Abstract

Coconut water is one of the world’s most versatile natural product with increasing scientific evidence that support the role of coconut water in health and medicinal application. The aim of this work is to assess the biochemical properties of coconut water using standard and accepted methods; inorganic ions, total proteins, albumin, PH, specific gravity, volume, and weight. Thirty (30) coconut samples (24 ripe and 6 unripe) were used for the study. The result shows that Nigeria coconut nut water contains various electrolytes, devoid of bicarbonates and albumins. Also result shows that both ripe and unripe coconut water contain high mean K+ concentration (Meq/L, ?±SE) of 44.75±1.02 and 35.23±3.41 respectively with a PH of 5.4. The application of coconut water in clinical trial for the treatment of pathological conditions is advocated.