The authors gratefully acknowledge the scientific advice and encouragement given by T.K Jose, I.A.S, Chairman, Coconut Development Board (CDB), Government of India for the research work. The technical help rendered by the quality control department, Kochi Refinery, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Cochin for the analysis of CME is duly acknowledged. We are extremely thankful to Dr. G.P.C. Nayar, the Chairman, and Prof. Pramod Thevannoor, Director, SCMS Group, Cochin for the continual support and the infrastructure provided during the course of the study.