Copra (Noun)
Meaning
The dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Copra is widely traded and is the source of most commercial coconut oil.
- Coconuts were shredded, dried and exported as copra for further processing into coconut oil and soap.
- Most commercial copra comes from Asia and is primarily traded internationally in raw or partially processed form.
- High-quality copra has a low moisture content and is free of mold, which preserves the health and flavor of the coconut oil.
- The value of copra began to decline as alternative sources of edible oil became more widely available and the demand for coconut oil decreased.