Research Progress on Nutrition,Function,and Non-thermal Sterilization of Tender Coconut Water
Tender coconut water is rich in nutrients and highly favored by consumers,with huge market potential.However,there is still a lack of understanding of its functionality.At the same time,tender coconut water is prone to microbial contamination and heat sensitivity,resulting in extremely short shelf life.Therefore,this article reviews research on its functionality and cold sterilization treatment.Tender coconut water has an unique effect on urinary system stones,diabetes and related diseases,as well as estrogen deficiency leading to related diseases;Among many cold sterilization treatments such as membrane filtration,high-pressure carbon dioxide,atmospheric cold plasma,pulsed light,UV,high-pressure treatment,etc.,membrane filtration greatly prolongs the shelflife of tender coconut water at 4 ℃.