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Table 1 Changes in dry matter content of coconut water due to sterilisations and storage

From: Exploring the influence of sterilisation and storage on some physicochemical properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water

Samples

% Change in dry matter

 

After treatment

Stored

Combination

Fresh coconut water

--

52.0

--

Autoclaved coconut water

-19.1

23.5

0.0

Radiated coconut water

14.3

5.0

20.0

  1. The coconut water was autoclaved at 121°C and 15psi for 20 minutes or Irradiated at 5 kGy. All storage was at 4°C for 1 month.