Solvent extraction
Cancel et al (28) has standardized
conditions for coconut oil extraction
from coconut milk press-cake.
Gonzalez et al (29) studied the
solvent extraction of residual oil
from wet coconut meal using
isopropanol. Bernardini (30) has
described a new single solvent direct
extraction process (by CMB,
Pomezia) which obviates the need
for pressing. Aliwalas and Buccat
(31) studied the filtration-extraction
of granulated coconut on a bench
scale. Claudio et al (32) carried out
laboratory scale studies on the
preparation of a highly nutritious
coconut flour from granulated
coconut. Preliminary feeding expt.
indicate a PER comparable with
casein. Prepared foods (cakes,
doughnuts, cookies, pastries) with
20-30% wheat flour replaced by
coconut flour obtained high taste
rating.