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What is Copra?
📅 Published 13 Dec 2025 · December 2025
What is Copra?
Coconut is a major plantation crop in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and parts of the North-East. Copra converts perishable coconuts into a value-added, shelf-stable product.
Copra is the dried kernel (white meat) of mature coconuts. It is obtained by drying fresh coconut kernels either:
- Naturally (sun-drying), or
- Artificially (kiln or hot-air drying)
Once dried, copra becomes a storable and tradable agricultural commodity.
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