Coconut shell is not just a shell; know the benefits
Coconut shells can be burned directly as firewood, or processed into charcoal. Coconut shells can be used as ordinary firewood or processed into handicrafts.
This unused coconut shell is the raw material of coconut shell handicrafts, the products produced include Kitchen tools, such as a vegetable spoon, centring rice, water dipper, knick-knacks, such as pins, dress ornaments, shirt buttons, bags; Handycraft and many more.
Some benefits of coconut shells that have high economic value, among others: various handicrafts of creative products, energy sources, and processed foods. All of them have high business potential and can be a source of money printing.
Moreover, the carrying capacity for this need is already available on the archipelago.
For example, coconut trees that must exist in every region of Indonesia and the operation of the coconut fruit processing industry spread evenly in various regions.
Shell or coconut shell labelled as waste from the coconut processing industry is definitely available continuously.
Great potential like this certainly cannot be wasted just like that.
Coconut shells with low economic value can be further processed into high economic value products.
With creative hands, coconut shells can be made various crafts such as various kitchen utensils, wall hangings, key chains, lampshades, etc. Coconut shells that are burnt into the water can be an energy source like wood charcoal and coal.
Cuisine that is processed using coconut shell charcoal is proven to have a distinctive aroma to the food while at the same time making it delicious.
Coconut shells which are processed into charcoal, have the ability to absorb dissolved metals which are very good.
This is very good to be applied in industries that have liquid waste to neutralize harmful metal compounds such as timbale (Pb), iron (Fe), and copper (Cu).
In water purification installations for ponds, coconut shell charcoal is proven to be effective in purifying the water while improving the physical, biological and chemical properties of water.
Even the results of filtering water using charcoal also meet health standards so that it is suitable for consumption.
Coconut shells are burned and the smoke is made into liquid can be used as a preservative for meat and fish.
By traditional techniques, above the burning smoke of coconut shells are placed meat or fish. The result is fish or smoked meat that can last for months.
With modern techniques, smoke from burning coconut shells can be made in the form of liquid oil. The way to use it is easy because you just put smoked liquid into the meat or fish.
Coconut shell business potential
- Various creative craft products
The business of creative products made from coconut shells has the potential to reap high profits.
Because the selling value is very high compared to the value of the origin of the raw material. From a pile of one kilogram of coconut shells whose price is only 800-1,000 Rupiah can be produced various handicrafts such as key chains worth 100 thousand Rupiah.
Depending on the craft product that will be produced, the value can be more than that.
The market that is targeted also broadly, the general public. For example, for wedding souvenirs distributed to invited guests. Various furniture ornaments in the house, to target the household market.
A variety of educational toys with educational themes that target the children’s market.
Various handicraft products made from coconut shells also target foreign markets because they are in great demand by foreign consumers.
Coconut shell charcoal
Coconut shells or coconut shells are made with imperfect combustion methods.
This charcoal has a high energy content so it is very good to cook various dishes because it can strengthen the aroma and add to the delicacy of a dish.
This charcoal can be reprocessed into a form of briquette called coconut shell briquettes.
Consumers targeted from household, restaurants, restaurants, to hotels. In addition to being processed into briquettes can also be made in paste form and compacted as battery elements.
- Preservatives of food
The smoke produced by burning coconut shells can preserve meat and fish.
This smoke can be made in liquid form. This liquid is much needed by food preserving industries made from meat and fish. The quality of meat and fish preserved in this way is of high value so much is preferred by consumers.
In addition, it is safe to consume and does not contain harmful substances for the body.
There are so many benefits obtained from coconut shells. From the beginning that seemed worthless into something of high value.
By exploring serious ideas, abilities, skills and intentions, many business opportunities are created from this coconut fruit waste.
There are many success stories of entrepreneurs who pursue this coconut shell-based business.
Several entrepreneurs successfully penetrated the overseas market so that they managed to steal the attention of big-class buyers.
Business potential based on coconut shells will continue to grow and develop.
He will never be timeless because coconut is a basic human need. Coconut trees will forever be needed by mankind for various needs and needs.
From primary needs such as food and board. So, pursuing a coconut shell-based business will guarantee business continuity and sustainability from time to time. It’s just how you manage and manage the business itself.
