During the defatting of coconut gratings from freshly har vested coconuts, the gratings are cooled to temperatures at which crystallization, i.e., solidification of the fat compo nents occurs, before the coconut gratings are pressed. How
(21) Appl. No.:
(22) Filed:
10/890,440
Jul. 13, 2004
ever, this temperature must not drop below the freezing point of water, preferably