• What are the challenges faced by the industries in extracting coconut oil?
  • Challenges that are faced by the industries in extracting the coconut oil using different methods of extraction are important to be explored so that advancement in the oil extraction technology can be done for efficient downstream processing. This study is vital as it provides insights that could enhance the production of coconut oil.
  • How to extract virgin coconut oil from natural resources?
  • Virgin coconut oil extracts Conventional solvent extraction is a common method used to extract bioactive compounds from natural resources. After extraction, organic solvent removal is needed. These organic solvents are often toxic and strictly regulated worldwide nowadays.
  • How to extract coconut oil from coconut milk?
  • Overall process of coconut extraction using low-pressure extraction techniques This method consists of a combination of a few separation methods, such as centrifugation and cold pressing. It makes use of the difference in freezing points of the components in coconut milk to extract coconut oil from coconut milk.
  • How copra is used in coconut oil production?
  • Special attention is given to copra drying methods and by-product utilization in the coconut oil production process. Copra, the dried product of coconut kernels, undergoes a crucial process of moisture reduction to enhance oil concentration and facilitate easy oil extraction from the coconut seeds.
  • What is dry process of coconut oil extraction using dried coconut meat (copra)?
  • Seneviratne and Jayathilaka (2016) gave a description about the dry process of coconut oil extraction using dried coconut meat (copra), which involves drying of coconut kernels by reduction of water content from 50% to about 6% from coconut kernels.
  • How many coconuts are needed to produce 1 kg of copra?
  • Approximately 5¨C7 coconuts are needed to produce 1 kg of copra, depending on the coconut¡¯s size and place of origin (Arun et al., 2014a). Moreover, drying facilitates long-term storage of coconuts for oil extraction without quality deterioration and disrupts the structure of oil bodies, easing oil extraction.