9

The origin of coconut palm

is the subject
of controversy. Indian
mythology credits
the creation of palm with its
crown of leafy
fronds to the sage
Vishwamitra, to prop up
his friend King Trishanku
when the latter
was literally thrown out of
heaven by Indra
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for his misdeeds (Gandhi

and Singh, 1989;
Gupta, 1991). In
Vadakurungaduthurai,
Lord Kulavanangeesar is
believed to have
taken the form of a coconut
tree to help
quench the thirst of a
pregnant woman. In
Kerala, Goddess Bhagavati
is believed to
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be the soul of the coconut

tree. One of the
Goddess’s common epithets
is Kurumba
which means ‘tender
coconut’. Folktales
of all other areas narrate
that coconut
originated from head of a
dead man or from
a dead eel (Johnson, 1921;
Roosman, 1970;
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http://
www.hawaiicoconuts.com/
coconut-
folklore-history/).
Botanists place the origin of
coconut palm
in Papua New Guinea area,
in some very
distant past, on basis of
occurrence of the
nearest botanical relatives
(Child, 1974).
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Harries (1990) argues its

origin in Malesia
and stated that the
distribution of Cocos
spp. is a relic of
Gondwanaland. The current
theory suggests it to be
native to Malesia,
a bio-geographical region
roughly defi ned
as an area that includes
Southeast Asia,
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Indonesia, Australia, New

Guinea, and
several Pacifi c Island
groups. The Indian
subcontinent and South
Asia designated
as Hindustani center, an
important region
of diversity of crop plants
among the
eight centers, has been
identified as a
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secondary center of origin of

Cocos nucifera
(Randhawa, 1980).
In the Hawaiian Islands,
the coconut is
regarded as a Polynesian
introduction, fi rst
brought to the islands by
early Polynesian
voyagers from their
homelands in the South
Pacifi c. One of the folk
songs conveys the
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importance, indicating its

introduction from
Tahiti. The song runs as
“Niu-ola-hiki” (O
life-giving coconut of
Tahiti) and “Niu-
The origin of coconut palm
is the subject
of controversy. Indian
mythology credits
the creation of palm with its
crown of leafy
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fronds to the sage

Vishwamitra, to prop up
his friend King Trishanku
when the latter
was literally thrown out of
heaven by Indra
for his misdeeds (Gandhi
and Singh, 1989;
Gupta, 1991). In
Vadakurungaduthurai,
Lord Kulavanangeesar is
believed to have
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taken the form of a coconut

tree to help
quench the thirst of a
pregnant woman. In
Kerala, Goddess Bhagavati
is believed to
be the soul of the coconut
tree. One of the
Goddess’s common epithets
is Kurumba
which means ‘tender
coconut’. Folktales
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of all other areas narrate

that coconut
The origin of coconut palm
is the subject
of controversy. Indian
mythology credits
the creation of palm with its
crown of leafy
fronds to the sage
Vishwamitra, to prop up
his friend King Trishanku
when the latter
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was literally thrown out of

heaven by Indra
for his misdeeds (Gandhi
and Singh, 1989;
Gupta, 1991). In
Vadakurungaduthurai,
Lord Kulavanangeesar is
believed to have
taken the form of a coconut
tree to help
quench the thirst of a
pregnant woman. In
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Kerala, Goddess Bhagavati

is believed to
be the soul of the coconut
tree. One of the
Goddess’s common epithets
is Kurumba
which means ‘tender
coconut’. Folktales
of all other areas narrate
that coconut Chapter 2
The origin of coconut palm is the subject
of controversy. Indian mythology credits
the creation of palm with its crown of leafy
fronds to the sage Vishwamitra, to prop up
his friend King Trishanku when the latter
was literally thrown out of heaven by Indra
for his misdeeds (Gandhi and Singh, 1989;
Gupta, 1991). In Vadakurungaduthurai,
Lord Kulavanangeesar is believed to have
taken the form of a coconut tree to help
quench the thirst of a pregnant woman. In
Kerala, Goddess Bhagavati is believed to
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be the soul of the coconut tree. One of the

Goddess’s common epithets is Kurumba
which means ‘tender coconut’. Folktales
of all other areas narrate that coc

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the review of related literature that

established the reference of this study. frame of

History of coconut palm of heart

Ubod/Coconut Palm of heart is well-known vegetable

taken from the terminal bud (youngest leaf shoots) from

many different palm. this entry will focus specifically on

the coconut tree (cocos nucifera); however most palms can

be processed the same way. Taking the heart of palm does

kill a coconut if it is in an undesired location, like too

close to the house. Other species grow for heart of palm

generally have a different growth habit and a single plant

will produce multiple trunks which can be harvested without

killing the entire plant. Taking the heart at of the palm

is a lot of work, but the younger the tree easier it will

be. Coconut are grown in tropical areas, such as central

America south America and southeast Asia Harvesting hearts

of palm as lead to massive deforestation so harvesting

hearts from single stemmed wild palm has been outlawed.

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Today most heart of palm are cultivated from multi stemmed

palms in Costa Rica, Southeast Asia, and Amazon.

Food science has a growing literature about fruits

and vegetables imparting grater benefits to human.

Considerable epidemiological evidence suggest an

association between consumption of diet high in fruits and

vegetables and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease,

hypertension, diabetes, stroke and various forms of cancer

(Brandt et al.’ Craig’2019). Although consumed, they make a

significant contribution to overall health. Fruits and

vegetables have a regular place in tradition Philippines

cuisine.

Hearts of palm a substitute flavor that’s similar to

artichoke hearts white asparagus, and water chestnut.

Texturally hearts of palm are fleshy, juicy and slightly

crunchy tender. Hearts of palm have a similar consistency

artichoke heart and jackfruit. Heart of palm are a

substantial source of protein which makes them a suitable

meat replacement. They are also rich in fiber which helps

maintain digestive health, and they are good source of

amino, and they are good of amino acid, vitamins, and

mineral Heart of palm are an excellent source of potassium,

which in keep your heart healthy and reduce high blood

pressure dispute. Being so rich in nutrients, heart of palm

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provide just 3.4 grams of carbohydrates per serving, most

of which is attributed to their fiber content. Out of the

3.4 grams of carb, 1.8 grams come from fiber. Heart of palm

are low carb and low in fall and fresh (not canned) heart

of palm is law of sodium.

Heart of palm are incredibly versatile and appear in

dishes ranging from salad to pastas and dips. They can be

crunchy or creamy depending on how the year prepared. Their

high protein content makes them a suitable ingredient in

vegan and vegetarian dishes, and they are even been

created into a pasta alternative. If you’re looking for a

simple way to add heart of palm to your diet, they salting

them or adding them to a salad (Shereen Lehaman, MS

12,2021). The western Visayas integrated Agricultural

(WESVIARC)pt the Department of agriculture Regional Field

Office (DA-RFO)6, led by Dr. peter S. Sobrvege together

with her colleagues, Elizabeth F. Smith are carrying out

studies to further explore the potentials of coconut palm.

With the funding support from Bureau of Agricultural

Research (BAR), DA-RFO 5 embarked on studies that will look

into the possible intervention to tap the benefits of

coconut palm of heart particularly as processed product.

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In 2016 with funding support from BAR,DA-RFO 6

implemented the project, ”Production and technology

promotion on coconut palm of heart (cocos nucifera) the

project aimed to enhance the income of farmers through

utilization on coconut palm and develop new product for

commercialization. The following are Benefits you could get

from coconut palm of heart vegetable

1.Vitamins and Minerals

Hearts of palm are a good source of vitamin B6,

vitamin B2, iron, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and sine.

If you purchase canned or jarred hearts of palm, check the

label for added sodium. At 311 milligrams per serving, a

half-cup of hearts of palm provides 13% of the daily

recommended value of sodium for most people. Rinsing

canned or jarred foods under running water can help reduce

their sodium content raw hearts of palm naturally contain

very little sodium (about 14 per 100 gram serving).

2. Promotes Heart Health

Fiber is an essential nutrient for heart health, and

hearts of palm are a great source. With nearly 2 grams per

serving, hearts of palm can help you get closer to the

recommended total of 21 to 38 grams of fiber per day.

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Fiber has been proven to help lower blood pressure and

cholesterol levels. Although preserved hearts of palm often

contain sodium, you can look for products with no added

salt. Furthermore, the potassium in hearts of palm lowers

blood pressure, helping to counter sodium’s impact.

3. Improves Blood Sugar Control

In addition to cardiovascular benefits, getting

enough fiber also keeps blood sugars down. Non- starchy

vegetables. Like hearts of palm, play an important role in

diabetes management.

Carbohydrates that are high in starch and sugar are largely

responsible for elevated blood sugar levels. Chronically

high blood sugar does damage to all organ systems over

time. Heart of palm are an unprocessed food with plenty of

fiber to promote good blood sugar control.

4. Helps Prevent Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Hearts of palm are a natural source of iron and

vitamin C. For vegetarian anyone reducing their meat

consumption, pairing vitamin C iron-rich plant food is a

key way to increase your absorption and prevent anemia. In

addition to vegetarians, pregnant people, people of child-

bearing age, and young children are at a particular risk

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for iron deficiency anemia. Including hearts of palm on

your plate can help reduce risk.

5. Supports Weight Loss

Vegetables are one food group that most experts agree

you can eat more of and still lose weight. Non-starchy

vegetable, like hearts of palm, are specially beneficial

for weight loss due to their high fiber and water content.

6. May Enhance Brain Function

Older adults are at higher risk of malnutrition due

to factors including reduce appetite and limited access to

a variety of foods. This can lead to undetected nutrients

deficiencies, contributing to cognitive decline. One such

nutrient is a vitamin B6. Although the majority of people

adequate amounts if this vitamin, several studies

demonstrate an association between poor B6 status and

impaired brain function in seniors. Heart of palms are a

convenient way to increase the intake of vitamin B6 through

diet (Lechman, S., 2021).

Synthesis

A number of severe cases due to bacterial infection

were reported in the past few years and thus different type
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of materials have been studied for their antibacterial

properties. Coconut palm none-particles have been in

interesting material for the biomedical field because it is

the unique source of various natural products for the

development of medicines against various disease and also

for the development of industrial products. The part of its

fruit like coconut kernel and tender coconut heart have

numerous medicinal properties such as antibacterial,

antifungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic.

Anti-dermatophytic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hepato-

protective and immune stimulate properly. Coconut heart and

coconut kernel contain micro-minerals and nutrients, which

are essential to human health, and hence coconut is used as

food by the peoples in the globe, mainly in the tropical

countries (Deb Mandal and Mandal 2013).

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