Difference Between Kopyor Coconut (Macapuno tree) VS Coconut Tree

Macapuno or Kopyor Coconut

Difference between kopyor coconut (macapuno tree) vc coconut tree - First time I want to explain that Kopyor  Coconut (Indonesia), Macapuno (Philippine), is one of the same type, only different names because of different countries, and further, if I call the Kopyor coconut it's the same as Macapuno.

Kopyor Coconut is very different from ordinary coconut. This coconut is an abnormal fruit. in ordinary coconut, the meat sticks to the shell apart from coconut water. The flesh is not attached to the coconut shell. when shaken, the sound it produces is very distinctive, unlike ordinary coconut.

Difference between Kopyor coconut or macapuno tree and coconut tree

Kopyor coconut and coconut trees are 100% the same structure and shape, have the same scientific name, the difference is only in fruits that have different meat characteristic and shapes caused by many factors, one of which is genetic.

Fruit in kopyor Coconut (macapuno) and ordinary coconut have a very significant difference. Starting from the differences in the physical fruit, to the difference in economic value. Regarding the difference between kopyor coconut with ordinary coconut from its physical indeed requires special abilities.

The way to differentiate coconut kopyor from coconut is usually done at harvest time, when the fruit is not too young and not too old, because the kopyor coconut will take its flesh and water, and the best time to taste meat and water is in the condition of the fruit not too young and not too old.

This differentiation process will apply to coconut trees where the percentage of kopyor coconuts is not 100%, meaning that in one coconut bunch not all of them produce kopyor coconuts, kopyor coconuts will be harvest and sold, while ordinary coconuts will be left to age and made into kopyor coconut seeds.

Coconut becomes macapuno/kopyor because meat is not attached to the shell, cellulose (raw fiber) from kopyor coconut meat is also not formed. Until the kopyor coconut texture remains soft and tender. Therefore, many people think that Kopyor coconut is a young coconut. Though kopyor coconut is actually picked after the age is ripe but not old yet. All types of coconuts, tall type and dwarf type, can also be kopyor coconut, the only difference is the percentage of how coconut can be a kopyor in a bunch.

The ability to recognize kopyor coconut or not is not easy. It takes practice and hands-on practice to be able to distinguish coconut kopyor from ordinary coconut when it is still in the form of fruit complete with it’s husk and shell , and the fruit is still in a tree. On this occasion we will review the differences between kopyor coconut and ordinary coconut.

Difference between Kopyor coconut (Macapuno) tree VS coconut tree :

1. Different Knocking Sounds from nut fruit

Kopyor coconut when tapped with a finger and a certain rhythm will make a sound. Likewise with ordinary coconuts when knocked will also make a sound. It's just that the sound produced by coconut kopyor and the sound produced by ordinary coconut is very different.

The sound produced by kopyor coconut when tapped with a certain rhythm produces a softer sound than ordinary old coconut which is usually louder and sounds louder.

2. Different Sounds of Water Shocks

Another way to differentiate kopyor coconut from ordinary coconut is to shake it. When kopyor coconut is shaken, the water inside the coconut will emerge a clear and soft sound, this is due to the mixing of water with kopyor coconut meat. Whereas if the coconut is shaken, it will cause loud water noises, this is because the water crashes into coconut meat.

3. Different meat shapes and textures

If you want to clearly differentiate between kopyor coconut and ordinary old coconut, it is by splitting the coconut. When it is cut, it will show a clear difference in the meat kopyor coconut meat will fall out and be separated from the shell. Unlike ordinary coconuts that stick, thick and hard on the shell.

4. Difference in terms of price

There is no doubt about this difference. The price of kopyor coconut is much higher than the price of ordinary coconut. Kopyor coconut prices reach 10x the price of ordinary coconuts.

Those are some differences between kopyor coconut/Macapuno tree vs coconut tree. Hopefully this review about the difference between kopyor coconut and ordinary coconut can clarify your knowledge and answer your curiosity about both tree.