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Nutrition studies on mature and immature coconut meat and coconut water Dr.Thida Wynn Coconuts are one of the most nutritious fruits. The nutrients and physical characteristics change as a coconut mature. In this research, coconuts (mature and immature stages) were subjected to analyze for physicochemical properties of coconut meat and coconut water. Coconut samples were collected from Tharkayta Township, Yangon Region. Nutritional values such as protein, fat, fiber and carbohydrate of coconut meat and water (mature and immature stages) were determined. Determination of protein contents was made by Micro-Kjeldahl method. Examination of fat contents was carried out by Soxhlet extraction method. Investigation of fiber contents were performed by Acid-base treatment method. In addition, carbohydrate contents were determined by AOAC official method. Moreover, pH values were measured by pH meter, water contents by Dean and Stark distillation method and ash contents by Ashing method. Mineral contents (K, Na, Ca, Mg, Fe, As and Cd) were also determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometric method. The results of compositions of coconut samples showed a significant increase in protein, fiber, fat and carbohydrate and calorie contents but decrease in water content as coconut mature. All the analyzed samples were acidic pH range and are termed as low acid foods except immature coconut water. The chemical analysis of coconut meat and coconut water (mature and immature stages) showed highest percentage of potassium among the minerals. 2017 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12678/0000000447 https://meral.edu.mm/records/447