Allergen,Individual-FoodCoconutNarial (Cocos Nucifera)

The coconut palm tree is a native of the tropics. The fruit (seed) of the palm is known as the coconut.

The coconut flesh, known as the “meat” can be eaten either raw or cooked, alone or in a great variety of dishes. The sap produces palm wine and vinegar. Coconut milk is derived from the unripe nuts and is used fresh or fermented. Desiccated coconut consists of dried and shredded “meat”. Coconut oil is widely used in processed foods such as margarine. It may be burned for illumination and is often used for making natural soaps and other health products, detergents and so forth. Coconut oil is also used by hypothyroid sufferers to increase body metabolism and to lose weight.

Several allergens present in coconut have been isolated, including two globulins and a profilin, isolated from the tree pollen.

Associated Tests:

Allergy - Adult (Comprehensive) Panel

Allergy Screening 

 Written by: Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training

Reviewed by : Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry