| Shape |
Oval or round with a hard outer shell |
| Size |
Typically 20 to 30 cm in height and 15 to 20 cm in diameter |
| Weight |
Ranges from 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg per coconut |
| Color |
Brown outer husk with a green outer shell (when immature) |
| Texture |
Hard, fibrous outer husk with a smooth, hard inner shell |
| Skin Thickness |
Thick outer husk (2-4 cm) with a hard inner shell (1-2 cm) |
| Internal Structure |
White, solid, edible flesh (copra) with coconut water inside |
| Smell |
Mild, sweet, and refreshing aroma when fresh |
| Taste |
Sweet, nutty flavor with coconut water being refreshing |
| Moisture Content |
45% to 55% for fresh coconuts |
| Shell Thickness |
1-2 cm (hard inner shell) |
| Shelf Life |
Several months to a year, depending on storage conditions |