Inactivation of Escherichia coli in Tender Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Water by Pulsed Light Treatment
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India is one of the leading producers of coconuts in the world producing 13 billion nuts per annum. The area is distributed in 18 states and three Union Territories under different agro climatic conditions and a 3000 years tradition in coconut cultivation. About 48% of the total production of coconut in the country is used for edible and religious purposes, 31% for conversion into mill copra, 8% for the production of edible copra, 11% as tender coconut water and the balance is used to manufacture of dry coconut powder, coconut cream and other products (Arumughan et al., 1995).
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