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| Coconut and Coconut Products | | Desiccated Coconut Desiccated coconut, made out of coconut kernel, is used in the confectionery industry. There are 62 mills in Sri Lanka and the approximate total production per annum is 75,000 metric tons. | | All mills have quality control laboratories |
| Desiccated Coconut Desiccated coconut, made out of coconut kernel, is used in the confectionery industry. There are 62 mills in Sri Lanka and the approximate total production per annum is 75,000 metric tons. All mills have quality control laboratories. Product Description Colour - Natural White Moisture - Maximum 3% on dry basis Fat Content - Minimum 65% on dry basis Fat Content - Minimum 65% on dry basis | Major Markets European Union, Finland, Turkey, Egypt, UAE and Brazil. Coir Twine Made out of bristle fibre (long fibre) or bristle fibre mixed with omatt fibre (short fibre) according to buyer specifications. Major Markets USA, UK, France, South Korea and Japan. Door Mats (Hand made/Machine made) Door mats are made out of coir twine or yarn or coir fibre mixed with jute yarn. Major Markets European Union and Bulgaria. Door Mats (Coir with steel springs) Door mats are made out of coir fibre using steel springs, especially suitable for winter. Major Markets Germany, Netherlands and UK. Charcoal Briquettes This product, made out of coconut shell, is especially processed for outdoor and indoor barbeques as well as for domestic heating. Major Markets Middle East Activated Carbon The raw material used for the manufacture of activated carbon is coconut shell charcoal. Coconut shell charcoal, unlike wood and coal, is not chemically activated and is therefore ideally suited for use in food processing and the manufacture of medicines. These can be used in various industries for purification. Major Markets USA, South Africa, UK, Japan and Canada. | Geotextiles Geotextiles, used for soil stabilization, landscaping and erosion control, are environmentally-friendly. Major Markets South Korea, Japan, Netherlands and Germany. Rubberised Coir Products for Horticultural and Agricultural Industry Inner layers of flower pots, basket liners, support poles for creepers and rubberised coir geotextiles are manufactured by spraying coir fibre with compounded latex. Major Markets Korea, Japan, Netherlands and Germany. Rubberised Coir Mattresses Mixture of coir fibre and latex is steam heated, pressed and vulcanized to produce mattresses. Major Markets Germany and Japan. Coco Peat Products In the process of extracting fibre from the coconut husk, the residue, which consists mainly of a powdery mixture, is known as coco peat and is used as a substitute for peat moss in Europe. Exported in briquettes, blocks, disks or grow bags and forms. Major Markets Netherlands, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Coconut Cream and Milk 100% pure concentrate of coconut kernel without artificial flavours or preservatives is used in curries and desserts. Major Markets UK, Middle East, Netherlands, Australia, France and Germany. | | | | www.srilankabusiness.com |
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President of Sri Lanka |
 H.E. President Mahinda Rajapaksa |
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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka |
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 H.E. Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne |
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Minister of External Affairs |
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 Minister of External Affairs Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris |
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Deputy Minister of External Affairs |
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 Hon. Neomal Perera |
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Monitoring M.P. for External Affairs |
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Hon Sajin de Vass Gunawardena |
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