Completed Projects

Effect of Drying and Storage Conditions on Aflatoxin Incidence in Copra
June 1, 1987

The development of proper and effective methods of drying and storage of copra can help prevent or at least minimize mold infection and aflatoxin incidence. Copra that is free from aflatoxin-producing fungi can be produced by drying the meat within the temperature range of 50 – 71 OC. Fluctuations outside the temperature range could adversely affect the quality and stability of copra during storage.

Bookwriting: Utilization of Coconut as Food
June 1, 1987

The book was composed of 23 chapters divided into five parts containing topics on oil and margarines, cheeses, flour, coconut protein, coco beverages, dehydrated coconut products, fermented foods, etc.

Engineering Design and Fabrication of Coconut Grater and Presser
January 8, 1987

Development of scaled-up prototype using the earlier bench model was undertaken. The performance of the prototype was evaluated. In the initial test, the prototype had a lower efficiency (55%) than its predecessor. The problem was traced to lack of outlets in the pot that would allow the liquid coconut milk to pass through. Hence, more holes were drilled. The efficiency consequently increased to about 62%.

Market Potentials of Coconut Milk: A Database (Information Generation)
August 7, 1987

Recent developments in the world-market for fats and oils posed a threat to the Philippine coconut industry. The study involved generating information/data gathering related to (1) export, as well as domestic, market potentials of coconut milk, (2) marketing practices and problems, and (3) quality standards and price trend of coconut milk.

Market Potentials of Coconut Milk: A Product Demand Analyses
September 7, 1987

Coconut milk is considered as a promising alternative product, hence an analysis of its potentials in both domestic and international market is in order. Results of this study showed that coconut milk has good potentials for both domestic and export markets. Some alternative food uses of coconut milk identified are canned liquid coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut milk protein isolates, coconut spread enriched with legumes, etc.

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