Coconut Development Board (CBD) through CDB Institute of Technology, Aluva has launched flavoured coconut milk in pista (Pistachio), rose and chocolate flavours. The developed product can be packaged and preserved in attractive packs such as Glass Bottle, Tetrapak and Pet Bottle.
CBD will be further launching coffee and almond (badam) flavors in the next phase. Coconut milk is a healthy, vegan and environment-friendly alternative to dairy milk, which has several nutritional advantages and serves as a superior source of several essential nutrients.
The board had earlier this month stated that coconut production across the country is likely to be around 10 percent lower than in the previous season, owing to a below-normal southwest monsoon. For 2014-15, production stood at 19,503 million nuts.