Listing description The husk and shells can be used for fuel and are a source of charcoal . [64] Activated carbon manufactured from coconut shell is considered extremely effective for the removal of impurities. The coconut's obscure origin in foreign lands led to the notion of using cups made from the shell to neutralise poisoned drinks. Detailed description The cups were frequently engraved and decorated with precious metals. [65] A dried half coconut shell with husk can be used to buff floors. It is known as a bunot in the Philippines and simply a "coconut brush" in Jamaica . The fresh husk of a brown coconut may serve as a dish sponge or body sponge. In Asia, coconut shells are also used as bowls and in the manufacture of various handicrafts, including buttons carved from dried shell. Coconut buttons are often used for Hawaiian aloha shirts . Tempurung as the shell is called in the Malay language can be used as a so...
The vegetable and fruit processing industry produces millions of tons of by-products such us peels, seeds, stones, residual pulp, and discarded pieces. The by-products are an important source of sugars, minerals, organic acid, dietary fibre and phenolics.