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-Roofing tiles, wine, flakes, butter, jewelry, all displayed as byproducts A number of persons involved in the coconut byproducts were yesterday given the opportunity to showcase their items at the Grand Coconut Exposition hosted by the Guyana Marketing Corporation, on the lawns of the New Guyana School.Some of these products included roofing tiles made from coconut husk, extra virgin coconut oil,Tevin Coleman Falcons Jersey, coconut base wine, coconut butter, coconut flakes, ornaments, jewelry, and coconut-base chemicals that are used to make cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.Exhibitors included members of the Guyana Marketing CorporationSome of the kitchen utensils on display.(GMC), National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute,Brett Favre Packers Jersey, the Guyana School of Agriculture, the Craft Producers’ Association, Institute of Applied Science and Technology, the Carnegie School, Local Agro-Processors of Coconuts, and a few private sector companies.The exhibits varied from craft to eateries made by various parts of the coconut.In speaking with Kaieteur News, Mrs. Lois Rickford, one of the exhibitors of extra virgin coconut oil explained that she had been making the product for herself and friends for many years before she recently decided to turn it into a business, which has been thriving thus far.She declined to explain the process of her work, but said that unlike many similar products, hers is not made with the application of heat. This would mean that the nutritional value of the oil has not been altered.Rickford, the Manager of the South American Coco Company, added that extra virgin is good for many illnesses including cancer, and has lots of good cholesterol.On display also was coconut butter, the thick version of coconut oil. While the butter contains the meat of the coconut, the oil does not. This was showcased by the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA).Students explained that this is extremely good for dry skin; it can either be applied to the skin or eaten to get the same good benefit. This product has been in research for over the past two years,LaDarius Gunter Packers Jersey, and has not yet been released on the local market. However, the exposition saw the official launching of coconut flakes. Similar to the corn flakes that many know and love, coconut flakes can be eaten as a topping to ice cream, cookies,Ross Cockrell Steelers Jersey, as a snack, and with milk, the GSA students explained.Other coconut base eateries were also on display- some of these were the popular coconut “choka”,DeAngelo Williams Steelers Jersey, coconut pone, coconut buns, “salara” (coconut roll), canned coconut milk and cream,Steve Bartkowski Falcons Jersey, and packaged grated coconut.Apart from the pastries, coconut was also used to make wine-one of the strongest, the exhibitor describes it.GSA students displaying their items-coconut butter and coconut flakes.Bernice Trotz did not want to reveal her money making procedure, but explained that while the wine comes in many flavours, it is always made with coconut water as the base.Trotz noted that her family company, Phoenix Enterprises Guyana, is the pioneers of bottled coconut water in Guyana.The company has been involved in bottling and selling coconut water since 2004. And in 2006, their business evolved to include the production of the coconut wine.Trotz said that while food is a must in every celebration, good wine proves to be the crowning of the festivity.The woman said that while the response to the wine has been extremely encouraging,Sean Davis Steelers Jersey, the bottled coconut water has always received overwhelming responses.Also on show were roofing tiles made from coconut husk and plastic bottles by members of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus.They have also been making bio-diesel from oils, included that extracted from coconut, and high value chemicals that are used to make a whole host of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. These items are also, not yet on the market.Some of the other coconut byproducts on display were coconut craft, jewelry; earrings, bands, chains, etc.There were also purses and kitchen utensils which were made from coconut shells, and covered with leather. These also received desirable responses from the public, the exhibitors said.Meanwhile, over the past few years, Guyana’s coconut has been on vast demand, especially on the international market. Early this year,Aaron Rodgers Packers Jersey, Minister of Agriculture, Dr Leslie Ramsammy had announced that specific emphasis will be placed on the thriving coconut industry.Dr Ramsammy had explained that the demand in Guyana’s coconut is mostly because of its quality, as it contains one of the thickest kernels in the world.The Agriculture Ministry is currently conducting training of farmers, particularly in Mon Repos, Wakenaam and Leguan, on how to properly fertilize coconut trees in order to get better results and more nuts, to supply the local, regional, and international markets. It was noted that at least 100,Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Packers Jersey,000 water nuts are required weekly to supply just the local market.