COPRA

Copra

• Copra, dried sections of the meat of the coconut, the kernel of the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).
• Copra is valued for the coconut oil extracted from it and for the resulting residue, coconut-oil cake, which is used mostly for livestock feed.
• Copra has traditionally been grated and ground then boiled in water to extract coconut oil. Copra can be made by smoke drying, sun drying, or kiln drying.
• Hybrid solar drying system is also used to make drying process runs continuously, therefore it will reduce drying time. In hybrid solar drying system, solar energy is utilized during daylight and energy from burning biomass is used when sunlight is not sufficient or during night.
• Copra meal is used as fodder for horses and cattle. Its high oil and protein levels are fattening for stock.
• The protein in copra meal has been heat treated and provides a source of high-quality protein for cattle, sheep and deer, because it does not break down in the rumen.