The solid endosperm of mature coconut (West coast tall
variety) was crushed, made into a viscous slurry and
squeezed through cheese cloth to obtain coconut milk which
was refrigerated for 48 h. After 48 h, the milk was subjected
to mild heating (50jC) in a thermostat oven. The obtained
virgin oil was filtered through cheesecloth and was used for
the present study.