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Which coconut variety contains the maximum oil content?

April 26, 2017Coconut content maximum Oil variety

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Which coconut variety contains the maximum oil content?

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The oil content of the dried endosperm varies according to variety, from 65% for the Malayan Yellow Dwarf to 74% for the West African Tall. In India, the highest oil percentage, 73%,is in Laccadive Ordinary and the lowest, 66%, in Chowgat Orange Dwarf. The percentage of oil content of the hybrid nuts is intermediate between that of the respective parents. The oil content varied with the seasons.