Coconut Tree in Tamil
Coconuts grown in Pollachi are known for their high quality because of the rich black soil in Pollachi. Most of the coconuts in Pollachi are planted by local people and not by big companies. This makes a huge difference in the taste and the quality.
How Do Pollachi Coconuts Gain Popularity?
Even though the coconut cultivation has been started as early as 1962, Pollachi was not known to many as a good coconut producing region. The first coconut plantation was started in a local temple at Nalumukundam by V. R. Radhakrishnan and it was in 1981 that Mr. Thangarajan a farmer bought some plants and started cultivating coconuts in 64 acres.
After some years the cultivation increased to 50,000 trees.
By the time Mr. Thangarajan had more than 1.2 lakh trees when he quit farming.. Due to the huge demand from various states in India and from Kerala and foreign countries like Europe, the popularity of the coconuts from Pollachi started increasing gradually. It was after the year 2000 that the Pollachi coconut started gaining popularity.
How to Identify Pollachi Coconuts?
Pollachi coconut is recognized by the unique white color and the soft husk. It is said that each coconut should be looked at and not judged by its color.
If you buy coconut that is imported, you will see a black color on it which will be sticky.
Today coconuts are exported to Kerala, Europe, Dubai, Singapore, America and many other countries.
How to Select the Best Coconut from the Market?
Checking the color of the coconut is essential if you want to get a fresh one.
Coconuts are available in brown, white, and grey color. Choose the color you like. If the coconut is too dry it can be a little hard to break open, it will be a little heavier and if you shake it you will hear some noise.
Don’t choose a green coconut if you don’t like to drink the coconut water. Dark brown indicates that it is aged and will eventually become dry. . If it is darker, then the coconut is older.
The Health Benefits of Pollachi Coconuts
Pollachi coconuts are loaded with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. One nut contains about 136 calories.The meat has 165 mg of potassium per ounce. Because coconut meat contains a lot of potassium, it helps control blood pressure and sodium levels.
It contains fiber which helps in digestion, keeps the stomach full, and prevents overeating.
Vitamins and minerals in coconut include B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and copper. It is also rich in dietary fiber. It also contains a lot of good fatty acids. Coconut contains iron and potassium which helps the body to stay hydrated and helps in muscle function.
It also contains the antioxidant selenium which helps in preventing cancer and heart diseases.
How to Eat a Coconut
Coconuts are one of the most nutritious and delicious foods you can eat.
When you are opening the coconut, you must be very careful as you may get hurt by the sharp coconut knife. When you open the coconut, you will see three layers. The outer white layer is the shell. The meat and husk are the two inner brown layers, respectively.
The coconut is easy to open if you have a coconut opener. No utensils are needed to eat the coconut.
Coconut water
Pollachi coconut water is very popular. It is pleasant and tastes light and fresh.. It is rich in nutrients and minerals and is an excellent source of electrolytes and glucose
