Fabio Daniel Magri Castro

We offer babassu coconut (scientific name: Attalea ssp.) in natura "natural" for commercialization.

Product from extractivism that can be obtained the following by-products:

Epicarp - 12.6%
Outer, stiff and fibrous layer.
Uses and applications
- Xaxim, upholstery of car seats, vases, plates, etc.;
- Packaging in place for sofone
- Burning in homemade and commercial ovens (residences, bakeries, pizzerias, etc.);
- Organic fertilizer.

Mesocarp - 20.4%
Layer below the epicarp (0.5 to 1.0 cm) rich in starch.
Uses and applications
- Human food;
- Binder for the manufacture of briquets.

Endocarp - 58.4%
More resistant layer (2 to 3 cm thick);
Uses and applications
- Wood substitute fuel,
- Agriculture
- Industry (food, veterinary, pharmaceutical, chemical, etc.)
- Miscellaneous handicrafts

Almonds - 8.7%
The amount of almonds can range from 1 to 8, but the average is 3 to 4 almonds per coconut (measuring 2.5 to 6 cm in length and 1 to 2 cm wide).
Uses and applications
Human food;
- Cosmetics and cleaning products (soaps, shampoos, soaps etc.).
- Industry (food, veterinary, pharmaceutical, chemical, etc.).