Copra Meal: A Review of Its Production, Properties, and Prospects
Jan Kathleen M. Punzalan,
Kurt A. Rosentrater
Abstract:Copra meal, the byproduct of coconut oil production, has been widely available at low cost but has been underutilized, with huge portions still becoming waste. Extensive research on different species have been performed to improve its use as an alternative feed ingredient, aiming to reduce the impact of fluctuating feed prices in some parts of the world where coconut is a major commodity. As for any biological product, the physical and chemical properties of copra meal play a crucial role in its use and limita… Show more
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