Description
Coconut milk powder is a convenient and versatile product made from dehydrated coconut milk. It refers to the dehydrated or spray dried product obtained by removal of water from the coconut milk obtained from fresh, wholesome kernels.
It is commonly used as a substitute for fresh coconut milk in various culinary applications. Coconut milk is extracted from the grated flesh of mature coconuts, and then it is processed and dried to coconut milk powder.
The product shall be smooth and free flowing in texture and creamish to white to off-white in colour.
The technology for coconut milk powder by spray drying was developed by CSIR-CFTRI in association with the Coconut Development Board, and is available for technology transfer for a fee of ₹5,00,000 + GST. The foam mat dried coconut milk powder technology is developed by ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI).
FSSAI Standards for Spray Dried Coconut Milk Powder
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | Not more than 2.5 |
| Fat (on dry basis) (%) | Not less than 60.0 |
| Free Fatty Acids (as lauric acid) (%) | Not more than 0.2 |
| Bulk Density (g/ml) | 0.3–0.45 |
Production & Financial Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Installed Capacity | 40,000 nuts/day |
| Investment | ₹3.27 crore |
| Government Incentive | 25% of project cost (max ₹50 lakhs) |
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