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Mahogany wood that you should know,
Wood material will never fall in popularity in matters of building buildings. Usually, wood is needed as a support, construction, and furniture material. This material also matches a variety of building styles. In Indonesia alone, there are many types of wood that are commonly used. One of them is mahogany wood.
The popularity of this mahogany wood is not inferior to teak wood. In addition, the harvest period is also quite fast with a large diameter. Do you still feel foreign to mahogany? In this article, Kania will discuss facts about mahogany wood for you. Come on, just refer to the following review!
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Teak wood is the most popular wood in the ears of the community, even among ordinary people who do not understand even the matter, teak is not a strange wood. Although many people out there have never seen the shape of teak trees, teak wood, they cannot even distinguish between one type of wood with another wood, at least they know that teak is the number one wood.
The question is, what makes this wood so famous compared to other wood? Teak wood is especially famous for its good quality, and because of this quality, teak is always the choice of many people. Whether it's, to build a house or make furniture, as much as possible they will choose teak wood as the main material.
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Having the
largest plantation area of coconut trees, Indonesia still has a lot of
potential to fulfill the rising demand of coconut and coconut products around
the world. In the matter of quantity, Indonesia ranks first amongst the
producing countries in the world, replacing Brazil since 2011. In the matter of
quality, Indonesia has what it takes to give the best, from soil, climate, and
all the necessities to grow this “tree of life”.
This
amazing plant has been one of Indonesian strategic commodities to be developed.
It is very efficient for product diversification and it is also a main source
for many household, especially in rural area. So, it promotes rural
development, sustainable farming, and healthy consumers.
Nowadays,
even though with huge domestic consumption, Indonesia is still one of the main
player in the export market of coconut and coconut products, just after
Philippines.
Export News
this February Edition will discuss about Indonesian export of coconut and
coconut products, starts from the market review, glimpse of product review,
export development as well as important information to assist readers whom want
to source coconut and coconut products from Indonesia. This edition also
contain exporters list for coconut and coconut products.
Introducing
Indonesian Various Coconut Products
The trend
of consuming healthier food has been a benefit to coconut and its derivatives.
Although the biggest export market are still coconut oil and desiccated
coconut, there are many kinds of Indonesian coconut products that has the
potentials to supply the world needs. Here are some of the trending coconut
products.
1) Coconut
Shell
Coconut
shell is the sturdiest piece which covering the coconut fruit. It serves as the
shield layer between the coconut flesh and coconut husk. The shell is naturally
exist to protect the inner part of the coconut fruit. There are at least two
utilities of this shell. It could be used as charcoal and also for appliances
like handicraft and cutlery.
Coconut
shell charcoal is another derivative product from coconut tree that has a lots
of utilities and benefits. It is widely used as an efficient industrial fuel
and also used to produce activated carbon for many industrial and beauty
applications. For cooking fuel, it is preferred due to its pleasant smell.
Since coconut shell charcoal got the capacity to absorb molecular species it is
widely used for purification purposes also. Coconut shell charcoal in
particular is far better than other charcoals, and the one originated from
Indonesia is better than other origin due to its long burn and low ash.
Besides
charcoal, this shell is used to produce various handicraft and other
appliances. Coconut shell has the superiority due to their strength. The strong
form of this shell is ideal to create handicrafts and these handicrafts keep
for longer time period due to the strength of coconut shell. There is a huge
demand for these types of natural handicraft in all over the world. Cutlery
made from coconut shell
Coconut Oil
Virgin
Coconut oil is made of pure fresh coconut. Not using copra (dried coconut
flesh) as the raw material made VCO is highly nutritive, but at the same time
higher production cost and higher price compared to refined coconut oil. VCO is
used for healthy reason, for food production and as cosmetics.
The coconut oil bad image because of the US negative campaign is slowly
diminished, as it raised fame from early 2004 in Indonesia and the trend
penetrated other producing countries like Philippines and India.
Coconut
sugar is natural sugar which created out of the sap of coconut tree. This
product has the main advantage of lower fructose compared to cane sugar. It
substitutes cane sugar for diabetic patients. It also has a unique taste and
aroma. Lately, coconut sugar gain more popularity in the west due to its
advantages.
The Coconut
Shell ash can be used for the partial replacement of cement. Furthermore, the
use of this value added material may reduce the consumption of cement and in
turn can lessen the impact of CO2 emission.
Coconut
milk, different than coconut water, is the concentrate liquid from coconut
flesh/meat. It is mainly used for cooking like curry, and also a much more
healthy alternative to dairy products like milk. Coconut milk has lower fat
content and also free from lactose. It is also used for beauty industry
Aside from all those products, there are still
some other products derived from coconut, like coconut coir, coconut water,
nata de coco, or even vinegar.
Who doesn’t know coconut? This so called “the tree of life” has so many usefulness. Almost every part of it, from its leaves, trunks, roots, even more the fruit can be made into something useful. From the perspective of product diversification, coconut is might be one of the most productive and efficient plant on earth. The value of this tree has already known long ago in Indonesia. As an example the coconut seeds is used as the symbol of scout, resembling how versatile it is. In
addition to the usefulness, there are some advantages from growing coconut
tree. From the production side, coconut tree can be grown easily in their
suitable habitat. It is also fast growing. Crops yield in the eight years of
plant age. In the coastal area, coconut tree is one of the main source of
income, especially for copra (high oil content of the endosperm) sale, which is
widely used in both food and non-food industries. It is the commodity that has
potentials to develop the rural economy.
Coconut
trees are grown in tropical countries, cultivated in around 93 countries in the
world. Around 82% of global coconut production is originally come from Asia and
Pacific consisting of twelve producing countries, the rest are countries in
Africa and South America. Large production areas, in particular, are found
along the coastal regions in the wet tropical areas of Asia in the Philippines,
Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. According to Wordlatlas.com, Brazil
was the top coconut producing country up to 2010, but currently, 90% of world
supply originates from Asia, with three Asian producers have bettered it to
take away Brazil’s position, namely Indonesia, Philippines and India. By far,
Indonesia has the largest area of coconut plantation in the world. It’s no
wonder. The soil, climate, height and other necessity to grow the plant are
just suitable. This is placed Indonesia as the top coconut producing country in
the world
This world’s archipelagic country, Indonesia has costal along it’s islands, argillaceous soil and soil rich with organic matter such as mountain ash, which are best for coconut growth and higher yield. And so, all over the country produce coconut. According to Statistics of Indonesia (BPS), national plantation for coconut in Indonesia reached almost 3,7 million hectare. The highest contributor is Riau in Sumatera Island, with almost 15% of national plantation area for coconut tree. The other top nine are : East Java (8,1%); North Sulawesi (7,6%); Central Java (6,4%); Central Sulawesi (5,9%); North Maluku (5,8%); East Java (5%); East Nusa Tenggara (4,2%); Lampung (3,4%) and Jambi (3,2%). The yield map tells almost the same, with the top tree are Riau (13,8%); Sulawesi Utara (9,3%) and East Java (9%).
Besides the
quantity, Indonesia is known as a country placed in tropical area which enables
the coconut trees to plant and grows well.
Therefore,
it is very reasonable if the coconuts produced tend to be in higher quality
compared with other areas. One of the importer of coconut charcoal have the
opportunity to gave testimony in the occasion of Trade Expo Indonesia 2016 that
Indonesian coconut shell, particularly which is originated from Sulawesi
Island, is the best quality in the world.
Despite the versatility, generally, copra and
commercial coconut oil production continue to dominate the industry’s
processing sector in Indonesia. The coconut production is largely the domain of
small poor farmers, which account more than 90% of plantation area. They plant
coconut mainly for copra sale. According to APCC (Asian and Pacific Coconut
Community), as it describes in graph 1, coconut oil is the largest export
volume, accounts 40% of total coconut and its derivative products. Besides oil,
desiccated coconut as a product derived from fresh coconut ranked second at
national level in terms of its contribution to the coconut industry’s total
export value.
Indonesian export of coconut products ranged from fresh coconut (mature nuts), copra, coconut oil, copra meal, desiccated coconut, coconut milk/cream/powder, shell charcoal, activated carbon, and fiber & fiber products with total value of US$ 1,66 million and contributed inasmuch as 0,94% of National Export Earnings.
To get the
idea of how Indonesian coconut and coconut products provide the world need, we
can use the approach of global supply and demand. Coconut oil and . Coconut
meat are the most valuable traded coconut products. Traded under the HS code of
151311-19 (coconut oil), and under the HS code of 080111-19 (coconut meat)1,
the two products make the biggest share based on word import value for coconut
and coconut products. From this point of view, Indonesia plays its role to
fulfill the biggest market of coconut products, so Indonesia’s export of
coconut products responsive to the import demand.
Basically
the world top exporter for coconut oil can be devided to three groups,
Philippines, Indonesia and rest of the world2. The average of Indonesian share
to world export was 29,21% each year in periode 2011-2015, while Philippines
ranked first with 41,76% and rest of the world with 29%. That made those two
countries made a combined of around 70% of world export value. As the supplier
for coconut oil is dominated by Philippines and Indonesia, the world value of
export was reflected from the two countries trend.
On the other side, the export market for coconut meat is less monopolistic than the coconut oil export figure. Nevertheless, the top two supplier were still Indonesia and Philippines. From 2011-2015, Indonesian export share of coconut meat ranged from 15%- 23%, with average share of 18,82%. While reaching higher average share of 23,87% in the same period, Philippines had a bad time in the market since 2014 and continued to drop the market share in 2015. That break gave Indonesia the chance to take the lead of global coconut meat exporter in 2015. Aside from the two countries, the top five exporters of coconut meat were Asian countries namely Sri Lanka, Viet Nam and Thailand, with average market share of 11%, 8,6% and 4,4% respectively. The figures gave a depiction that Indonesia has a strong position in the market of coconut products, especially coconut oil and coconut meat. Looking more into the two main Indonesian export products of coconut gave the same impression of high export value fluctuation during 2011- 2015. Especially in 2013, the export value for coconut oil is so low and no exception also for coconut meat, which had already dropped in 2012. Price was one of the answers. Over the last couple of years, the market price of nuts including coconut and coconut products could be described as volatile and unstable. To get a picture of what happened to the price, there were several factors to be considered. The price of coconut oil is largely affected by price trends in other vegetable oil markets, especially palm oil, due to the their exchangeability or substitution to each other. Moreover, the price of crude oil can also be a driven variable since vegetable oils, in this case coconut oil, are also used as renewable fuels.Indonesian export of coconut products ranged from fresh coconut (mature nuts), copra, coconut oil, copra meal, desiccated coconut, coconut milk/cream/powder, shell charcoal, activated carbon, and fiber & fiber products with total value of US$ 1,66 million and contributed inasmuch as 0,94% of National Export Earnings
Along with the falling of crude oil prices over the past period of time, the demand for vegetable oils as a substitute, a source of bio fuel has fallen. Besides that, plentiful supplies of palm oil and palm kernel oil in the markets have also given a pressure, with prices of both coconut substitute oils falling during the period of 2014-2015. As the result, these mixed factors has promoted coconut oil prices to be low. The coconut oil prices then give impact to other coconut derivative products.
When the
price of coconut oil rises or falls, the price of desiccated coconut (as the
largest share of Indonesian coconut meat products export)3 will soon follow and
vice versa. This could be happened since they compete for the same raw material
— raw coconut. So, the price of desiccated coconut closely follows the price of
coconut oil.
As one of the main global exporter of desiccated coconut, and at the same time the biggest competitors for Indonesia, the disaster happened in Philippines also effected the whole market for desiccated coconut. In 2014, due to the disaster of Typhoon Haiyan in Philippine, desiccated coconut prices rose sharply as a response to the destruction and damage to agriculture and infrastructure in the Philippines. The supply fell and the price went up, which also bring impact to international price. But this days, prices have fallen again to even lower than before the catastrophe. So, the price of coconut products was really vulnerable and dependent to many factors. This has been bringing impacts on Indonesian national earning from export side from coconut and derivatives products, especially from the two main products: the coconut oil and desiccated coconut.
But the
coconut oil prices rebound and have a positive trend during the 2016 period
(Picture 4). There has to do something with the fact that the demand side
brings other impacts. In practical life, the trend of consuming coconut
products are on the rise. Coconut and coconut products has gaining more and
more popularity in last few years. They can be found in the natural food stall
or organic market, etc, and therefore have raised the image as healthy,
sustainable, premium products. It seems that the consumer demand for coconut
and coconut products is still going to a positive trend in the near future and
in the normal condition, the prices wouldn’t likely to drop significantly in
the same near future.
However, the condition of supply side is on shortage. The supply might wouldn’t satisfy the rising demand. One of the main reason should be the coconut trees are old. In most producing countries, they have left their primary age of high yield. Other reasons might be the market for coconut products which are competing from its raw material. For example the coconut water. Rising demand for coconut water may cause the coconut fruit to be harvested earlier and the raw material for coconut oil will be in lacking somehow. This issue has been taken into concern and priority matter by the Government of Indonesia. According to the Ministry of Agriculture Republic of Indonesia, replanting coconut trees will be done this year inasmuch as 16.725 hectares in 20 producing provinces. Improving the cropping systems is also part of the national agenda, since coconut is one of the strategic commodity of Indonesia to be put in one of the priorities. In addition, regarding to the geographical indication, kopyor (a premium species of coconut with high productivity and high frequency of bearing fruit) was also developed in some provinces and tourist attraction.
So,
alongside with the land advantage that Indonesia has, the quantity and the
quality of Indonesian products is on guarantee. Therefore, along with
huge opportunity to develop, sourcing coconut products from Indonesia would be
the best choice now and then.
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Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization
of Central America.It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the
16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine.Cocoa
powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter.
Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate
production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain
important compounds that can benefit your health.
Here are 11 health and nutrition benefits of cocoa powder.
1. Rich in Polyphenols That Provide Several Health Benefits
Polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants found in
foods like fruits, vegetables, tea, chocolate and wine. They have been linked
to numerous health benefits, including reduced inflammation, better blood flow,
lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Cocoa is
one of the richest sources of polyphenols. It’s especially abundant in
flavanols, which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However,
processing and heating cocoa can cause it to lose its beneficial properties.
It’s also often treated with alkaline to reduce bitterness, which results in a
60% decrease in flavanol content. So while cocoa is a great source of
polyphenols, not all products containing cocoa will provide the same benefits.
2. May Reduce High Blood Pressure by Improving Nitric Oxide
Levels
Cocoa, both in its powdered form and in the form of dark
chocolate, may be able to help lower blood pressure. This effect was first
noted in the cocoa-drinking island people of Central America, who had much
lower blood pressure than their non-cocoa-drinking mainland relatives. The
flavanols in cocoa are thought to improve nitric oxide levels in the blood,
which can enhance the function of your blood vessels and reduce blood pressure
.
One review analyzed 35 experiments that provided patients
with 0.05–3.7 ounces (1.4–105 grams) of cocoa products, or roughly 30–1,218 mg
of flavanols. It found that cocoa produced a small but significant reduction of
2 mmHg in blood pressure.
Additionally, the effect was greater in people who already
had high blood pressure than those without it and in older people compared to younger
people.
However, it’s important to remember that processing
significantly reduces the number of flavanols, so the effects most likely will
not be seen from the average chocolate bar.
3. May Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
In addition to lowering blood pressure, it appears that
cocoa has other properties that may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Flavanol-rich cocoa improves the level of nitric oxide in your blood, which
relaxes and dilates your arteries and blood vessels and improves blood flow. What’s
more, cocoa has
been found to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol, have a blood
thinning effect similar to aspirin, improve blood sugars and reduce
inflammation . These properties have been linked to a lower risk of heart attack,
heart failure and stroke. A review of nine studies in 157,809 people found that
higher chocolate consumption was associated with a significantly lower risk of
heart disease, stroke and death.
Two Swedish studies found that chocolate intake is linked to
a lower rate of heart failure at doses of up to one serving of 0.7–1.1 ounces
(19–30 grams) of chocolate per day, but the effect was not seen when consuming
higher amounts.
These results suggest that frequent consumption of small
amounts of cocoa-rich chocolate may have protective benefits for your heart.
4. Polyphenols Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain
Function
Several studies have found that polyphenols, such as those
in cocoa, may reduce your risk of neurodegenerative diseases by improving brain
function and blood flow. Flavanols can cross the blood-brain barrier and are
involved in the biochemical pathways that produce neurons and important
molecules for the function of your brain. Additionally, flavanols influence the
production of nitric oxide, which relaxes the muscles of your blood vessels,
improving blood flow and blood supply to your brain.
A two-week study in 34 older adults given high-flavanol
cocoa found blood flow to the brain increased by 8% after one week and 10%
after two weeks.
Further studies suggest that daily intake of cocoa flavanols
can improve mental performance in people with and without mental impairments. These
studies indicate a positive role of cocoa on brain health and possible positive
effects on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However,
more research is needed.
5. May Improve Mood and Symptoms of Depression by Various
Means
In addition to cocoa’s positive impact on age-related mental
degeneration, its effect on the brain may also improve mood and symptoms of
depression. The positive effects on mood may be due to cocoa’s flavanols, the
conversion of tryptophan to the natural mood stabilizer serotonin, its caffeine
content or simply the sensory pleasure of eating chocolate.
One study on chocolate consumption and stress levels in
pregnant women found that more frequent intake of chocolate was associated with
reduced stress and improved mood in babies.
Furthermore, another study discovered that drinking
high-polyphenol cocoa improved calmness and contentment. Additionally, a study
in senior men showed that eating chocolate was linked to improved overall
health and better psychological well-being. While the results of these early
studies are promising, more research on the effect of cocoa on mood and
depression is needed before more definite conclusions can be drawn.
6. Flavanols May Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Though overconsumption of chocolate is certainly not good
for blood sugar control, cocoa does, in fact, have some anti-diabetic effects.
Test-tube studies indicate that cocoa flavanols can slow
down carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the gut, improve insulin
secretion, reduce inflammation and stimulate the uptake of sugar out of the
blood into the muscle. Some studies have shown that a higher intake of
flavanols, including those from cocoa, can result in a lower risk of type 2
diabetes.
Additionally, a review of human studies showed that eating
flavanol-rich dark chocolate or cocoa can can improve insulin sensitivity and
blood sugar control and reduce inflammation in diabetic and nondiabetic people.
Despite these promising results, there are inconsistencies in the research with
some studies finding only a limited effect, slightly worse control of diabetes
or no effect at all. Nevertheless, these results combined with the more
concrete positive effects on heart health indicate cocoa polyphenols may have a
positive impact on both preventing and controlling diabetes, though more
research is required.
7. May Aid Weight Control in Many Surprising Ways
Somewhat paradoxically, cocoa intake, even in the form of chocolate, may help you control your weight.It’s thought that cocoa may help by regulating the use of energy, reducing appetite and inflammation and increasing fat oxidation and feelings of fullness. A population study found that people who consumed chocolate more frequently had a lower BMI than people who ate it less often, despite the former group also eating more calories and fat. Additionally, a weight loss study using low-carbohydrate
diets found that a group given 42 grams or about 1.5 ounces of 81% cocoa
chocolate per day lost weight faster than the regular diet group. However,
other studies have found that chocolate consumption increases weight. Yet, many
of them did not differentiate between the type of chocolate consumed — white
and milk chocolate do not have the same benefits as dark.
Overall, it appears that cocoa and cocoa-rich products may
be helpful in achieving weight loss or maintaining weight, but further studies
are needed.
8. May Have Cancer-Protective Properties
Flavanols in fruits, vegetables and other foods have
attracted a great deal of interest due to their cancer-protective properties,
low toxicity and few adverse side effects. Cocoa has the highest concentration
of flavanols out of all foods per weight and can significantly contribute to
their amount in your diet. Test-tube studies on components of cocoa have found
that they have antioxidant effects, protect cells against damage from reactive
molecules, fight inflammation, inhibit cell growth, induce cancer cell death
and help prevent the spread of cancer cells. Animal studies using a cocoa-rich
diet or cocoa extracts have seen positive results in reducing breast,
pancreatic, prostate, liver and colon cancer, as well as leukemia. Studies in
humans have shown that flavanol-rich diets are associated with a decrease in
cancer risk. However, the evidence for cocoa specifically is conflicting, as
some trials have found no benefit and some have even noticed an increased risk.
Small human studies on cocoa and cancer suggest that it can
be a powerful antioxidant and may play a role in cancer prevention. However,
much more research is needed.
9. Theobromine and Theophylline Contents May Help People
With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes
obstruction and inflammation of the airways and can be life-threatening. It’s
thought that cocoa may be beneficial for people with asthma, as it contains
anti-asthmatic compounds, such as theobromine and theophylline. Theobromine is
similar to caffeine and may help with persistent coughing. Cocoa powder
contains about 1.9 grams of this compound per 100 grams or 3.75 ounces. Theophylline
helps your lungs dilate, your airways relax and decreases inflammation. Animal
studies have shown that cocoa extract can reduce both the constriction of the
airways and tissue thickness. However, these findings have not yet been
clinically tested in humans, and it’s unclear if cocoa is safe to use with
other anti-asthmatic drugs. Therefore, even though this is an interesting area
of development, it’s too early to say how cocoa may be used in treating asthma.
10. Antibacterial and Immune-Stimulating Properties May
Benefit Your Teeth and Skin
Several studies have explored the protective effects of
cocoa against dental cavities and gum disease. Cocoa contains many compounds
that have antibacterial, anti-enzymatic and immune-stimulating properties that
may contribute to its oral health effects. In one study, rats infected with
oral bacteria that were given cocoa extract had a significant reduction in
dental cavities, compared to those given only water. However, there are no
significant human studies, and the majority of cocoa products consumed by
humans also contain sugar. As a result, new products will need to be developed
to experience the oral health benefits of cocoa. Despite popular opinion, cocoa
in chocolate is not a cause of acne. In fact, cocoa polyphenols have been found
to provide significant benefits for your skin. Long-term ingestion of cocoa has
been shown to contribute to sun protection, skin blood circulation and improve
the surface texture and hydration of your skin.
11. Easy to Include in Your Diet
The exact amount of cocoa you should include in your diet to
achieve health benefits is not clear.
The European Food Safety Authority recommends 0.1 ounces
(2.5 grams) of high-flavanol cocoa powder or 0.4 ounces (10 grams) of
high-flavanol dark chocolate containing at least 200 mg of flavanols per day to
achieve heart health benefits. However, this number has been deemed too low by
other researchers, who claim higher amounts of flavanols are required to see
benefits. Overall, it’s important to select cocoa sources that have a high
flavanol content — the less processed, the better.
The Bottom Line
Cocoa has captivated the world for thousands of years and is
a big part of modern cuisine in the form of chocolate. Health benefits of cocoa
include decreased inflammation, improved heart and brain health, blood sugar
and weight control and healthy teeth and skin. It’s nutritious and easy to add
to your diet in creative ways. However, make sure to use non-alkalized cocoa
powder or dark chocolate containing more than 70% cocoa if you want to maximize
health benefits. Remember that chocolate still contains significant quantities
of sugar and fats, so if you’re going to use it, stick to reasonable portion
sizes and combine it with a healthy balanced diet.
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