It is valued both for the refreshing drink and gelatinous kernel, which is a delicious food. The tender coconut water is rich in potassium and minerals. Glucose content is maximum in seven months old nuts and hence the best stage for drinking. The dwarf coconut variety, Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) is a tender nut variety. The composition of tender nut water from this variety is as follows:

Quantity of tender nut water	350 ml/nut
Calorific value	17.5/1000g of tender nut water
Sugar	7.1 mg/100 ml of tender nut water
Potassium	2000ppm
Sodium	20ppm

Coconut water concentrate was prepared using fresh coconut water collected under hygienic condition. Suspended solids and oil in the samples were removed by means of three way centrifuge.

The removal of the solids and oil was necessary in order to minimize fouling of the membranes. The salts present in coconut water may be removed if desired, prior to concentration, to produce a very sweet product.

This is achievable by passing the centrifuged coconut water through a mixed-bed ion exchange resin. The concentrate can be frozen or preserved in cans and used as base for the production of carbonated and non-carbonated coconut beverage.
           
Crystallized fruit was prepared using candied fruit coated with sugar or sugar crystals and allowed to deposit on it. Crystallized candy made with tender coconut kernel can be consumed as a snack. Tender coconut kernel in sugar syrup can be used as a dessert or incorporated in ice cream, custard or pudding.