From coconut milk, oil, and flour to coir and eco-friendly building materials, every part of the coconut can be put to use. Industries widely use the shell, husk, leaves, and timber, while the kernel and water are transformed into healthy food and beverages.
Our company is dedicated to delivering premium-quality coconut products to our customers through innovative science. We work hard towards zero waste and believe in fair trade for the farmers. We are also into food waste-based management. Our product, organic coconut water, comes in tetra packs of 200, 250, and 1000 ml and 200 kg drums. We export coconut cream to countries such as the USA, Canada, and European countries. We make use of aseptic bags and drums as per customer requirements. We have the finest coconut milk products without any additives. Our virgin coconut oil is one of the best in India. It is available in 1000 ml bottles and drums.
Today, many people want to use non-dairy products, and our coconut milk powder is one such product. We also come up with coconut flour made from fresh coconuts. It is a gluten-free product, rich in fibre and protein, packed in 25 kg per box. We do not add any preservatives and sell with clean label options. Our frozen grated coconut is for fresh use at home. It is a ready-to-use product and vegan.
In South India, we use coconut for many purposes, at home or in bakeries, to enhance the taste and flavour. There are many byproducts of coconut. Coconut has many health benefits, like fat percentage, nutrition, etc. A coconut comes up with an outer shell, an endosperm, and other parts that are used for value-added products. We make use of every part of the coconut to get many valuable products. The coconut husk, shell, coconut meal, leaves, trunks, roots, and coir are used.
From husk to health
Coconut husk is the part that surrounds the shell of the coconut. We use this to make a briquette for energy generation. The husk is used to make high-quality coir products of high quality and exporting to European countries. The husk and shell were used as mosquito repellent in earlier days. The coconut leaves have been useful to make broomsticks, baskets, mats, and roofing material for ages. The coconut meal has a high level of nutrition, and this is also useful to make coconut oil and coconut milk. We have copra to make coconut palm sugar and to make coconut soap. Coconut water is consumed as a very good refreshing drink to hydrate our bodies and for skin care.
We come up with kernel-based coconut products and water-based coconut products apart from coconut inflorescence products. The copra is the inside of the coconut. It has a good fat content of coconut oil, which is edible. We use copra to make coconut oil. We dry the product, use an expeller to further dry it, and extract oil from the dry copra. The kernel in the coconut is used for making coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut oil, desiccated coconut, and coconut flour. We have coconut dietary fibre too. The coconut water-based products are made from mature coconuts, while some industries use tender coconuts for the products. The main difference between matured coconut and tender coconut is that the tender coconut is obtained in the initial stages itself, and the matured coconuts are taken after 45 to 60 days for a good coconut milk yield. We use a spray dryer to get coconut milk powder and desiccated coconut.
Wellness in every drop
To extract coconut milk, we use the state of the art technology. The coconut milk has good nutrition, fat, protein, water emulsions, and free fatty acids that are good for health. The concentrate of the same is the coconut cream. We manufacture both coconut cream and milk based on customer demand. After extracting these two, the remaining part is dried to get desiccated coconut powder. We use this in bakery industries to garnish cakes and other products/ The coconut cream is used by our customers to get other very good byproducts like ice creams and other bakery products.
We also come up with virgin coconut oil and coconut oil. It is the process that differentiates these two. The coconut oil is made from dried coconut, while virgin coconut oil is obtained from coconut milk. Both come up with different processes and health benefits. Virgin coconut oil is 100% pure and has 100% health benefits, especially for cardiac issues, and it is called the mother of all oils. It is used in hair oils and facials apart from coconut milk powder. The coconut oil from copra is used for cooking purposes. It can also be used as hair oil, body moisturiser, and in industries to make soap. We, at Apex, use only matured coconut for our products. We have very good concentration and health benefits, and nutrition to tackle the sultry heat. From matured coconut, we are coming up with coconut water to bear the summer heat. It has high content of vitamins, protein, and potassium, and it has zero fat. By using a spray dryer, we collect the coconut milk powder. Desiccated coconut is the product we get after extracting the milk to be used in confectionery and other food industries. Coconut chip is also a confectionery obtained by grinding the coconut or drying the coconut, and making it sweet to be used as snacks.
Coconut vinegar is very good as a flavouring agent in bakery products. The sprout of the coconut has an edible, fluffy, marshmallow-like consistency, which may not be available all the time. We use the sprouted coconut for homemade chocolates and sweets. We can make coconut squash with coconut water by adding other fruit juices like pineapple or apple. In the market, some companies mix coconut blends and Tropicana to make coconut squash.
Few are aware of Nata de Coco. It is very good for the fermenting process of tender coconut meal. It is very familiar in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. In India, it is made, and a few companies are importing from the Philippines and Indonesia. Yet another byproduct of the coconut is Neera, which is a vascular sap from immature and unopened inflorescence. It contains a juice with some sugar, and it is a very delicious health drink when compared to other aerated beverages. It has a high content of potassium, vitamins, and minerals. We also make coconut jaggery from coconut water. It has many health benefits. With people becoming more and more health-conscious, they prefer this. The coconut palm sugar is the granules from palm syrup and has a low glycaemic index. We have coconut-flavour syrup, which has high health benefits.
From byproducts to brands
Coconut is one product from which we can get many byproducts, such as coconut milk, desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, and extraction of oil extracted from matured coconut. We also come up with products like coconut flour, and from this, we get dietary fibre. These are the health benefits and sustainable ways we use coconuts. We can make so many products with one commodity.
The economy in the coconut industry is a booming one, especially in South Tamil Nadu. We get very good coconut byproducts, such as coconut oil. Every day, we use coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. Currently, we are using the latest technologies to further improve the products. We come up with virgin coconut oil by adding flavours. We sell virgin coconut oil in the market with the aroma of many varieties. Some companies also use virgin coconut oil to make scent products. With such evolving technologies, the economy will improve in the coconut industry.
When people want to market their products or get products from the initial stages of processing till the end, we can help them. We help people who want to market their products and brands in their business. We are dealing with very good brands like Dabur, Marico, and Parachute. We are manufacturers, producers for some very good companies. If people want to sell their brands, we are happy to help them develop the brands and help them process it easily, as we are also in the same business, and to sell the products in the market and thereby establish their products.
Coconut power for all
We have recently launched a coconut-flavoured drink. We have not added any colour or preservatives to this. We have added coconut milk as per FSSAI directives, and the product comes to the consumers with natural flavours only. It is also paving the way to get plant-based products, which have a good demand in the market nowadays. It is an ideal substitute for people who do not want dairy products because they have an allergy to dairy products. We use our coconuts for producing coconut-flavoured drinks, which have good health values and dietary fibre. We have also enriched our coconut milkshakes.
If a farmer has a small-scale production, they can make good copra oil, dry the products and make oil. Or they can tie up with some companies that sell coconut byproducts. They can make it organic by not adding any chemicals or pest residues. They can convert their farming into an organic farm to get organic products, which is a very good venture for entrepreneurs.
Most of our buyers are from the USA. They want some replacement for dairy products, and that is why they are getting all coconut byproducts, such as coconut milk and cream, to make products like coconut ice creams and candies. They are also making vegetarian and vegan products. So, coconut is ideal to make such new products from coconut milk and cream. India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines are some of the countries that export coconut milk and cream. India has very good manufacturing and exporting prospects for coconut cream and milk. We have some of the best coconut processing companies.
We have to ensure that every part of the coconut tree is used and sold in the market. We have to inculcate some state-of-the-art technology, such as an expeller to get coconut oil, or sun drying machines, etc. There are lots of opportunities in coconut processing. Farmers can start at a small level to get frozen coconut products, such as grated coconut, pack them, and sell them.
We are basically from the Tirupur district near Tharapuram. We collect the coconut from the farms in and around Pollachi in Tamil Nadu only. We have a very good source of people in this business. We also have our farming, and we go for organic products. We are certified in organic farming from the USDA in the USA and NPOP from India. We have a good range of organic products, certifications for the same. We procure about 2 lakhs per day, and our units can process 4 lakhs nuts per day. We supply desiccated coconut from other players, also from Karnataka. These products are mainly used in the bakery industry. We have distributors in Karnataka, and we supply the products to them. We also have our brand, Coco Mama. We come up with very good coconut products like coconut milk, cream, virgin coconut oil, and coconut water, apart from desiccated coconuts, under our brand Coco Mama.
(Note: After this interview was completed, Mr Renious Charles Selvaraj is no longer associated with the company.)
Contact details:
Apex Coco and Solar Energy Limited
Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu
Mobile: 9787744647
Email: renious.manleo@hotmail.com
Our company is dedicated to delivering premium-quality coconut products to our customers through innovative science. We work hard towards zero waste and believe in fair trade for the farmers. We are also into food waste-based management. Our product, organic coconut water, comes in tetra packs of 200, 250, and 1000 ml and 200 kg drums. We export coconut cream to countries such as the USA, Canada, and European countries. We make use of aseptic bags and drums as per customer requirements. We have the finest coconut milk products without any additives. Our virgin coconut oil is one of the best in India. It is available in 1000 ml bottles and drums.
Today, many people want to use non-dairy products, and our coconut milk powder is one such product. We also come up with coconut flour made from fresh coconuts. It is a gluten-free product, rich in fibre and protein, packed in 25 kg per box. We do not add any preservatives and sell with clean label options. Our frozen grated coconut is for fresh use at home. It is a ready-to-use product and vegan.
In South India, we use coconut for many purposes, at home or in bakeries, to enhance the taste and flavour. There are many byproducts of coconut. Coconut has many health benefits, like fat percentage, nutrition, etc. A coconut comes up with an outer shell, an endosperm, and other parts that are used for value-added products. We make use of every part of the coconut to get many valuable products. The coconut husk, shell, coconut meal, leaves, trunks, roots, and coir are used.
From husk to health
Coconut husk is the part that surrounds the shell of the coconut. We use this to make a briquette for energy generation. The husk is used to make high-quality coir products of high quality and exporting to European countries. The husk and shell were used as mosquito repellent in earlier days. The coconut leaves have been useful to make broomsticks, baskets, mats, and roofing material for ages. The coconut meal has a high level of nutrition, and this is also useful to make coconut oil and coconut milk. We have copra to make coconut palm sugar and to make coconut soap. Coconut water is consumed as a very good refreshing drink to hydrate our bodies and for skin care.
We come up with kernel-based coconut products and water-based coconut products apart from coconut inflorescence products. The copra is the inside of the coconut. It has a good fat content of coconut oil, which is edible. We use copra to make coconut oil. We dry the product, use an expeller to further dry it, and extract oil from the dry copra. The kernel in the coconut is used for making coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut oil, desiccated coconut, and coconut flour. We have coconut dietary fibre too. The coconut water-based products are made from mature coconuts, while some industries use tender coconuts for the products. The main difference between matured coconut and tender coconut is that the tender coconut is obtained in the initial stages itself, and the matured coconuts are taken after 45 to 60 days for a good coconut milk yield. We use a spray dryer to get coconut milk powder and desiccated coconut.
Wellness in every drop
To extract coconut milk, we use the state of the art technology. The coconut milk has good nutrition, fat, protein, water emulsions, and free fatty acids that are good for health. The concentrate of the same is the coconut cream. We manufacture both coconut cream and milk based on customer demand. After extracting these two, the remaining part is dried to get desiccated coconut powder. We use this in bakery industries to garnish cakes and other products/ The coconut cream is used by our customers to get other very good byproducts like ice creams and other bakery products.
We also come up with virgin coconut oil and coconut oil. It is the process that differentiates these two. The coconut oil is made from dried coconut, while virgin coconut oil is obtained from coconut milk. Both come up with different processes and health benefits. Virgin coconut oil is 100% pure and has 100% health benefits, especially for cardiac issues, and it is called the mother of all oils. It is used in hair oils and facials apart from coconut milk powder. The coconut oil from copra is used for cooking purposes. It can also be used as hair oil, body moisturiser, and in industries to make soap. We, at Apex, use only matured coconut for our products. We have very good concentration and health benefits, and nutrition to tackle the sultry heat. From matured coconut, we are coming up with coconut water to bear the summer heat. It has high content of vitamins, protein, and potassium, and it has zero fat. By using a spray dryer, we collect the coconut milk powder. Desiccated coconut is the product we get after extracting the milk to be used in confectionery and other food industries. Coconut chip is also a confectionery obtained by grinding the coconut or drying the coconut, and making it sweet to be used as snacks.
Coconut vinegar is very good as a flavouring agent in bakery products. The sprout of the coconut has an edible, fluffy, marshmallow-like consistency, which may not be available all the time. We use the sprouted coconut for homemade chocolates and sweets. We can make coconut squash with coconut water by adding other fruit juices like pineapple or apple. In the market, some companies mix coconut blends and Tropicana to make coconut squash.
Few are aware of Nata de Coco. It is very good for the fermenting process of tender coconut meal. It is very familiar in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. In India, it is made, and a few companies are importing from the Philippines and Indonesia. Yet another byproduct of the coconut is Neera, which is a vascular sap from immature and unopened inflorescence. It contains a juice with some sugar, and it is a very delicious health drink when compared to other aerated beverages. It has a high content of potassium, vitamins, and minerals. We also make coconut jaggery from coconut water. It has many health benefits. With people becoming more and more health-conscious, they prefer this. The coconut palm sugar is the granules from palm syrup and has a low glycaemic index. We have coconut-flavour syrup, which has high health benefits.
From byproducts to brands
Coconut is one product from which we can get many byproducts, such as coconut milk, desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, and extraction of oil extracted from matured coconut. We also come up with products like coconut flour, and from this, we get dietary fibre. These are the health benefits and sustainable ways we use coconuts. We can make so many products with one commodity.
The economy in the coconut industry is a booming one, especially in South Tamil Nadu. We get very good coconut byproducts, such as coconut oil. Every day, we use coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. Currently, we are using the latest technologies to further improve the products. We come up with virgin coconut oil by adding flavours. We sell virgin coconut oil in the market with the aroma of many varieties. Some companies also use virgin coconut oil to make scent products. With such evolving technologies, the economy will improve in the coconut industry.
When people want to market their products or get products from the initial stages of processing till the end, we can help them. We help people who want to market their products and brands in their business. We are dealing with very good brands like Dabur, Marico, and Parachute. We are manufacturers, producers for some very good companies. If people want to sell their brands, we are happy to help them develop the brands and help them process it easily, as we are also in the same business, and to sell the products in the market and thereby establish their products.
Coconut power for all
We have recently launched a coconut-flavoured drink. We have not added any colour or preservatives to this. We have added coconut milk as per FSSAI directives, and the product comes to the consumers with natural flavours only. It is also paving the way to get plant-based products, which have a good demand in the market nowadays. It is an ideal substitute for people who do not want dairy products because they have an allergy to dairy products. We use our coconuts for producing coconut-flavoured drinks, which have good health values and dietary fibre. We have also enriched our coconut milkshakes.
If a farmer has a small-scale production, they can make good copra oil, dry the products and make oil. Or they can tie up with some companies that sell coconut byproducts. They can make it organic by not adding any chemicals or pest residues. They can convert their farming into an organic farm to get organic products, which is a very good venture for entrepreneurs.
Most of our buyers are from the USA. They want some replacement for dairy products, and that is why they are getting all coconut byproducts, such as coconut milk and cream, to make products like coconut ice creams and candies. They are also making vegetarian and vegan products. So, coconut is ideal to make such new products from coconut milk and cream. India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines are some of the countries that export coconut milk and cream. India has very good manufacturing and exporting prospects for coconut cream and milk. We have some of the best coconut processing companies.
We have to ensure that every part of the coconut tree is used and sold in the market. We have to inculcate some state-of-the-art technology, such as an expeller to get coconut oil, or sun drying machines, etc. There are lots of opportunities in coconut processing. Farmers can start at a small level to get frozen coconut products, such as grated coconut, pack them, and sell them.
We are basically from the Tirupur district near Tharapuram. We collect the coconut from the farms in and around Pollachi in Tamil Nadu only. We have a very good source of people in this business. We also have our farming, and we go for organic products. We are certified in organic farming from the USDA in the USA and NPOP from India. We have a good range of organic products, certifications for the same. We procure about 2 lakhs per day, and our units can process 4 lakhs nuts per day. We supply desiccated coconut from other players, also from Karnataka. These products are mainly used in the bakery industry. We have distributors in Karnataka, and we supply the products to them. We also have our brand, Coco Mama. We come up with very good coconut products like coconut milk, cream, virgin coconut oil, and coconut water, apart from desiccated coconuts, under our brand Coco Mama.
(Note: After this interview was completed, Mr Renious Charles Selvaraj is no longer associated with the company.)
Contact details:
Apex Coco and Solar Energy Limited
Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu
Mobile: 9787744647
Email: renious.manleo@hotmail.com
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