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Coconut(Hainan)
Coconut(Hainan)
Coconut is a peculiar product of Hainan Island. Generally, coconut trees are taller than 25 meters. Coconut trees start to yield after 8-year cultivation. Its peak yielding period can exceed 20 years and its life-span crane reach 80 years. Coconut trees can yield in four seasons and autumn is the highest yielding period.Coconut has extensive uses. Coconut flesh, which has high nutritional value, can be eaten fresh, made into coconut paste, coconut milk, coconut sweet and coconut oil etc. Coconut shell can be used for sculptures and handicrafts. When it is dried, it is good chemical resource.Coconut has been billed as the "soft drying on tree top", a very refreshing drink. Stewed chicken with coconut is a favorite Hainan cuisine. The outer coat of coconut is good water-resistant material, which can ideally be used to make rope, brush, or carpet. Coconut juice can be used to make sugar and to brew wine.