Those of us who live in temperate zones know coconut palms primarily as a decorative feature when on holiday. The coconut palm is also one of the largest agricultural crops in the world. Like wheat, maize, rice and millet. Around 50 million tonnes of coconuts are harvested every year. 15 million tonnes of coconut oil and 5 million tonnes of coconut flesh. As well as large quantities of coconut fibre, coconut leaves and coconut wood.

And Dr Antonio Martins also brings you the coconut juice …