Physicochemical and Phytochemical Analyses of Copra and Oil of Cocos nucifera L. (West Coast Tall Variety)

Table 1

Proximate composition of coconut copra (West coast tall variety).

Analysis parameter	Composition (% on dry weight basis)
Moisture	3.94
Ash	1.59
Crude fat	71.62
Crude protein	8.80
Crude fiber	7.15
Carbohydrate (by difference)	6.90