Khopra Giri
· Common Name: Khopra Sabut
· English Name: Dried Whole Coconut
· Urdu Name: خشک کھوپرا ثابت, کھوپرا خشک, خشک ناریل
· Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera
· Halal
· Vegetarian
Description
Khopra Giri has fresh and creamy sweetness. This is finely grated, dried coconut, offering a source of healthy saturated fats, dietary fiber, and essential minerals. It is perfect for baking cakes and cookies, thickening and flavoring curries and chutneys, or making coconut burfi and laddoos. Each handful promises a tropical aroma and nourishment. It also contains nutrients that can support skin and hair health, improve brain function, and provide a source of antioxidants. The presence of lauric acid gives it antimicrobial properties that can boost the immune system.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
28 grams daily, contains 180 calories.
Key Nutrients in 28 Grams of Khopra Giri
The exact content can vary based on variety, growing conditions, and drying process. The overall amount is as follows.
· Fat: 13 grams. It contains a significant portion of medium-chain triglycerides, particularly lauric acid. These fats are rapidly metabolized for energy and may support metabolism and satiety.
· Carbohydrates: 13 grams.
· Fiber: 2 grams.
· Sugars: A smaller portion.
· Protein: 1.5 grams.
· Vitamin C: 0.43 milligrams.
· Vitamin B1: 0.02 milligrams.
· Vitamin B2: 0.03 milligrams.
· Vitamin B3: 0.20 milligrams.
· Vitamin B5: 0.23 milligrams.
· Vitamin B6: 0.10 milligrams.
· Vitamin E: 0.12 milligrams.
· Vitamin B9: 2.6 micrograms.
· Vitamin K: 0.10 microgram.
· Potassium: 157 milligrams.
· Iron: 0.96 milligram.
· Calcium: 7.6 milligrams.
· Manganese: 25 milligrams.
· Copper: 0.23 milligrams.
· Phosphorus: 70 milligrams.
· It also contains phenols and flavonoids.
