The Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water
Swee Ngin Tan Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616, Singapore
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Molecules 2009, 14(12), 5144-5164; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules14125144
Received: 3 November 2009 / Revised: 3 December 2009 / Accepted: 8 December 2009 / Published: 9 December 2009
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Phytochemicals with Signaling, Medicinal and Therapeutic Properties)
Coconut water (coconut liquid endosperm), with its many applications, is one of the world’s most versatile natural product. This refreshing beverage is consumed worldwide as it is nutritious and beneficial for health. There is increasing scientific evidence that supports the role of coconut water in health and medicinal applications. Coconut water is traditionally used as a growth supplement in plant tissue culture/micropropagation. The wide applications of coconut water can be justified by its unique chemical composition of sugars, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phytohormones. This review attempts to summarise and evaluate the chemical composition and biological properties of coconut water.
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Keywords:
coconut water; phytohormone; auxin; cytokinin; gibberellin; inorganic ion; vitamin
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Yong, J.W.H.; Ge, L.; Ng, Y.F.; Tan, S.N. The Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water. Molecules 2009, 14, 5144-5164.
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