Hangout World

Jayanagar, Bangalore, Karnataka

Banana Cultivation and Packing Unit       We are located at Theni is a Business Center in Western Tamil Nadu of southern India. It is the headquarters of Theni District. One of the largest Green Cavendish cultivating area in the country adopting 100% drip irrigation technology. Also It is known for the large scale trading of Cardamom, cotton, chilly. It is well connected by rail and road to Madurai and by road to all the important cities in Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is at Madurai.     Details : At present we have contract with local farmers to supply Banana round the year Apart from this we start our own cultivation of 5000 acres to maintain the quality and increase the productivity for this farm lands available for either lease or contract forming system. Thus will reduce the cost of production, and increase the quality of the fruit.       Since the year 2005 Hangout world exports has established itself for Indian Cavendish Bananas in Middle East market. Joint hands with some pioneers in this field. At present we are exporting most of the CIS countries, Middle East market and underway to enter European markets. Over these years, facing heavy competition from internationally popular brands, Hangout world -grown bananas and our brands have been widely accepted for top quality and freshness to the markets of Middle East and CIS countries. Indian Banana Industry - Buddhist texts of 600 BC for the first time in history mention banana as a highly nutritive food. Their chronicles describe a beverage derived from banana which the monks were allowed to drink. Travelogues of 327 BC mention that the Alexander the Great discovered the taste of banana in the valleys of India. In the year 200 AD, China had an organized banana plantation. Islamic conquerors brought banana to Palestine in 650 AD. The Arab merchants succeeded in spreading it all over Africa. In 1502 AD, colonists started the first banana plantation in the Caribbean and in Central America. Thus, humans have used banana as a staple food for thousands of years. Also, it is interwoven with national heritage and culture. It is one of the oldest fruits known to mankind. Banana is one of the world’s most important food crops. In India, banana crop accounts for 2.8 per cent of agricultural GDP. It is an important crop for subsistence farmers, and ensures year-round security for food or income. Banana is a globally important fruit crop with 97.5 million tons of production. In India it supports livelihood of millions of people with total annual production of 16.91 million tons from 490.70 thousand with national average of 33.5 T/ha. Banana contributes 37% to total fruit production in India.     The major banana growing states are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. In terms of area under cultivation Tamil Nadu ranks first, while in terms of production Maharashtra tops the list. Most of the banana is produced on a small scale basis in different production systems. The phenomenal increase in production has been due to adoption of high density planting, use of tissue-cultured seedlings and drip irrigation which significantly improved productivity     International scenario - Bananas are the fifth largest agricultural commodity in world trade after cereals, sugar, coffee and cocoa. India, Ecuador, Brazil and China alone produce half of total bananas of the world. The advantage of this fruit is its availability round the year. Tamilnadu tops cultivation area - Our State Tamilnadu is supposed to be the largest producer of Bananas in India. However Tamilnadu is the second largest Producer of Bananas .The major banana growing states are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. In terms of area under cultivation Tamil Nadu ranks first, while Maharashtra leads the list as top production. Maharashtra accounts for 25% of India’s banana production, followed by Tamil Nadu (20%), Gujarat (15%), Karnataka (10%) and Andhra Pradesh (10%)] —Data from reliable sources.      Cavendish banana history Demand and Growth Banana is one of the major and economically important fruit crop of India. Due to rising demand of Banana in Gulf countries, Indian banana exports are looking northwards. The West -Asia countries that traditionally sourced bananas from Philippines have been gradually shifting their focus towards India because of improved quality and price advantage. Quality and Food SAFETY We control quality from farms to customers continuously; We give total guarantee for our produce best create the confidence of our customers in our performance. we constantly inspect each and every cartons of packed fruits prior to shipment to confirm strict adherence of our fresh produce to international export standards. Highly trained Quality Control Specialists thoroughly inspect our fresh produce before these are loaded in the refrigerated containers for export. High Quality banana exports HANGOUT WORLD bananas are packed under strict supervision of sanitary regulations. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are applied at every packing station Also we are regularly monitoring growers to follow up the good agricultural practice. Our company maintain its highest degree of cleanliness at its all packing units as well as storage units .to ensure each cartons coming out of our plants, comply with best quality and safety regulations, It thus acknowledge its customers sensitivities and appreciation towards quality and safety. Frequently Asked questions           Bananas protect against heartburns.     The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (February, 2001) attests to the anti-ulcer properties of the banana. Bananas act like a natural antacid to the stomach. In this article, they identified the secret component in the banana, the flavonoid leucocyanidin. Studies show that bananas can protect against aspirin-induced gastritis and significantly increase the mucous membrane lining of the stomach.         Bananas are high in fiber and vitamins. A single banana contains 16 percent of the dietary fiber, 15 percent of the vitamin C, 11 percent of potassium, and 20 percent of vitamin B6 recommended each day. Apples have zero amount of vitamin C. Bananas also have soluble fiber, which may help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.     Bananas are good for the heart. - Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity level, and blood pressure of the body. Lack of potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take two bananas a day to keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good for those with high cholesterol).      Bananas may reduce strokes. - Numerous studies have shown that low potassium levels can cause heart palpitations, which can then lead to stroke. In the editorial of the prestigious Neurology Journal, the author suggests that a "Banana a day may keep stroke away". Among the fruits and vegetables, bananas contain one of the highest amounts of potassium.      Bananas help counter stress and insomnia.      Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood. If you feel sad, don’t despair. Take a banana and be happy.                     Diabetics may take bananas in moderation.           Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep the blood sugar normal. The food-and-nutrition glycemic index rating for a ripe, yellow banana is 51, which is fairly good. This means that the carbohydrates in a banana have a medium-to-slow effect in raising your blood sugar levels. However, as bananas ripen, the starch in the fruit turns to sugar and may cause your blood sugar to raise more. The lesson is: It’s okay to eat a banana, but not the overripe one. Bananas fights fatigue and anemia - Bananas contain carbohydrates and thus boost our energy. Have you seen Roger Federer eat a banana between games? High potassium content in banana prevents cramps and provides instant energy with its easily digestible starch. Bananas are also a rich source of iron, thus it is helpful for patients with anemia.      Bananas may prevent leukemia.     A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology by Kwan et al. (Dec. 2004, pp. 1098-107) shows an association between regular consumption of bananas and oranges in children from ages 0 to 2 and a reduction in childhood leukemia. The result suggests that fruits or fruit juices containing vitamin C and potassium may reduce the risk of childhood leukemia, especially if consumed at a young age.     Bananas may prevent childhood asthma. - A European study of 2, 640 primary school children in South London concludes that eating bananas at least once a day reduces episodes of wheezing and asthma attacks in children (European Respiratory Journal, Feb. 14, 2007). Eating apples and other fruits was not as beneficial. Also, eating only one banana a month was not effective. Note to moms: It’s time to teach our kids to eat one banana a day. Description Cavendish plants grow up to a height of only 6 – 8 ft (1.8 - 2.4 m). The leaves are broad with short petioles. Its shortness makes it stable, wind-resistant, and easier to manage. This, in addition to its fast growth rate, makes it ideal for plantation cultivation. An easily recognizable characteristic of this cultivar is that the male bracts and flowers are not shed. The fruits of the Cavendish bananas range from about 15 to 25 cm in length, and are thin skinned. Each plant can bear up to 90 fingers. Uses The fruits of the Cavendish bananas are great tasting fruit and used in baking, fruit salads, fruit compotes, and to complement foods. The PLUs used for Cavendish bananas are 4011 (yellow) and 4186 (small yellow). Cavendish bananas may also be sold under the retailer assigned PLUs 4237 and 4238. We are ready, willing and able to start shipping to you in 40 ft. Reefer high cube container vans: Premium Quality Green, fresh and clean Cavendish Bananas Minimum length 7.5 inches (19 cm on big hands) Minimum length 6.5 inches (16.5 cm on small hands) Calibration 36 to 47 grades Sugar content 17 to 20 Brix Packed in vacuum Poly-bag in strong corrugated boxes (imported paper) PE Foam protection between each layer of bananas   No harvesting and packing without : Pre-survey of each plantation Minimum one of our Quality Inspectors is joining the harvesting team (live-Cut!) One Quality Inspector per packing line at the weighing and selection point Clear and specific purchase and cutting order to the growers/farmers Random check on delivery before loading into the container Securing of the cut-off time to secure maximum 12 hours between cut and cooling Inspection of the fruit thru the Bureau of Plant Industry (Department of Agriculture) BIOCONSERVACION - In every container, which transit time exceeds 15 days, we are using the latest and efficient model of Ethylene AbsorbersAdvantages: - Hygiene: The atmosphere is kept free of micro-organisms, ethylene and fungi. Fruits and vegetables slow down their respiration. Chlorophyll loss is delayed. Environmental pollution, the mixture of odor and pathology development is drastically reduced. Our Products: Indian Cavendish Banana : The careful selection of farms and its management with our highly qualified team and constant expansion every month ensures us a continuous delivery and a high quality Bananas packed under our own registered brands. Hangout world Fresh Banana originated from south India are cultivated in the plantations around hills of western Ghat in Theni District of Tamil Nadu State with all technical assistance required to produce fruit that meets our quality specifications; The place One of the largest Green Cavendish cultivating area in the country adopting 100% drip irrigation technology and most ideal climatic condition for cultivating banana surrounded by Hills of Western Ghats. Logistics Support : Beyond being a Banana grower, Packers and Exporter, we have well developed logistic network with a team of well qualified with in our organization controlling in every stage and ensure to deliver consistently on our commitment to our fresh Banana buyers abroad. Our well devolved cold chain network from pre cooling to cold storage and refrigerated trucks assures even more the excellent quality of our Banana.

Mango Pulp is prepared from selected varieties of Fresh Mango Fruit. Fully matured Mangoes are harvested, quickly transported to the fruit processing plant, inspected and washed. Selected high quality fruits go to the controlled ripening chambers; Fully Ripened Mango fruits are then washed, blanched, pulped, deseeded, centrifuged, homogenized, concentrated when required, thermally processed and aseptically filled maintaining sterility. The preparation process includes cutting, de-stoning, refining and packing. In case of aseptic product the pulp is sterilized and packed in aseptic bags. The refined pulp is also packed in cans, hermetically sealed and retorted. Frozen pulp is pasteurized and deep-frozen in plate freezers. The process ensures that the natural flavour and aroma of the fruit is retained in the final product. Mango Pulp/Concentrate is perfectly suited for conversion to juices, nectars, drinks, jams, fruit cheese and various other kinds of beverages. It can also be used in puddings, bakery fillings, fruit meals for children and flavours for food industry, and also to make the most delicious ice creams, yoghurt and confectionery. Detials : Main varieties of Mango Pulp are Alphonso Mango Pulp, Totapuri Mango Pulp, Kesar Mango Pulp. Areas of Cultivation and Processing- Two main clusters of Mango Pulp are there in the country, which has around 65 processing units with a good backward linkage of Alphonso and Totapuri variety of mangoes. These clusters are Chittoor in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Krishnagiri in the state of Tamil Nadu. Some of the Processing units are in the state of Maharashtra and Gujrat. India Facts and Figures - India is also a major exporter of Mango Pulp in the world. The country has exported 1, 28, 866.01 MT of Mango Pulp to the world for the worth of Rs. 796.17 crores during the year 2015-16. MANGO PULP Mango is high in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, and is a rich source of the vitamin B complex. We supply high quality pure mango pulp. We export mango pulp from two varieties of mangoes as given below Alphonso Mango Alphonso Mango is the most premium variety of mango and known for its full-bodied pulp, rich sweet flavor and deep color of the fruit. Totapuri These mangoes are large in size and golden yellow in colour. It is oblong in shape and has a prominent beak-like pointed end. These mangoes vary in length but are generally about 7 inches long. The skin of the fruit is usually thick and the colour can vary from green to yellow. Mango Pulp Prominent & Leading Exporter from Pondicherry, we offer mango pulp, alphonsa mango pulp, totapuri 215kg aseptic bag, alphonsa 215kg aseptic bag mango pulp, totapuri mango pulp and alphonsa 215kg aseptic bag packing. Mango Pulps Mango Pulps is one of our highly appreciated product. URT Mango Pulp is rich in taste and nutritional value. Mango Pulp, offered by us, has become the demand of Food & Beverages Industry for preparing different delicious food products and drinks. We offer Mango Pulp in proper packaging so that its taste and nutritional value are retained for a long time. We are proud to state that with our delicious mango pulp we are known as one of the prime mango pulp exporter. We use only superb quality mangoes to extract mango pulps. We provide Alphanso, & Totapuri mango pulp in different packing Our Main Offerings are- * Alphonso Mango Pulp * Totapuri Mango Pulp Typical of freshly extracted Puree from well-ripened. Fruit free from cooked flavor and off-flavor of any kind. Alphonsa Mango Pulp is one of our highly appreciated product. URT Mango Pulp is rich in taste and nutritional value. Mango Pulp, offered by us, has become the demand of Food & Beverages Industry for preparing different delicious food products and drinks. We offer Mango Pulp in proper packaging so that its taste and nutritional value are retained for a long time. We are proud to state that with our delicious mango pulp we are known as one of the prime mango pulp exporter. We use only superb quality mangoes to extract mango pulps Specification of ALPHONSO MANGO PULP Product - Alphonso Mango Pulp. Brix degree at 20 C - Min. 16 pH - 4 .5Acidity(as citric acid) - .6 1Colour - Orange Yellow Flavour - Alphonso Flavour. Mango Pulps Mango Pulps is one of our highly appreciated product. URT Mango Pulp is rich in taste and nutritional value. Mango Pulp, offered by us, has become the demand of Food & Beverages Industry for preparing different delicious food products and drinks. We offer Mango Pulp in proper packaging so that its taste and nutritional value are retained for a long time. We are proud to state that with our delicious mango pulp we are known as one of the prime mango pulp exporter. We use only superb quality mangoes to extract mango pulps. We provide Alphanso, & Totapuri mango pulp in different packing Our Main Offerings are- * Alphonso Mango Pulp * Totapuri Mango Pulp Total Soluble Solids % TSS at 20° C    14.0 °Brix min Acidity (as citric acid)    0. 40 - 0.6 %pH    3.5 to 4.5 % Color    Bright Yellow Taste     Wholesome & characteristic Appearance     Color pulp passed through 1/32” Mesh Sieve size Storage    Store at ambient temperature Crop Current Year Packing    Drum/Barrel Flavor     Typical of freshly extracted Puree from well-ripened. Fruit free from cooked flavor and off-flavor of any kind. MANGO PULP Hangout world exports whole range of processed mango products for the global market. This includes mango pulp, puree concentrate and mango juice concentrate. We offer three primary mango varieties - Totapuri, Kesar and Alphonso. We bring best quality mangoes pulp and puree that is made from selected and handpicked mangoes. Tropical and subtropical climate with good rainfall and dry summer helps in mango cultivation. Rain and frost can cause problem during flowering, but mild rain during flowering is good. Loamy, alluvial, well drained, aerated and deep soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5 is considered ideal for growth of mangoes. MANGO PROCESSING - PULP, PUREE AND CONCENTRATE Totapuri Mango  Alphonso Mango  Alphonso Mango Selected batch of mangoes are transported to the sorting facility. After manual sorting of mangoes for quality check, they are sent to ripening chambers where they develop natural taste characteristic to mangoes. Once fully ripe, mangoes are sorted once again for quality as they pass on a conveyor belt. To remove any microbial traces all selected mangoes are washed with chlorine water. A wash with plain water cleans the mango off any dust particles. To ensure that only best mangoes go into processing, another phase of sorting is done. In the next phase mangoes are sent to De-stoner for coarse pulping which includes destoning and peeling. Pulper and Finisher is the place where refined pulping takes place. The pulp is extracted to collection tank where it is preheated at 65 °C. Black and brown speck removal is done by standardization after preheating. If the pulp lacks right acidity, it may be acidified with citric acid. Side-by-side the colour, quality, taste and aroma of the pulp are checked for consistency. Post sterilization the mango pulp is packed aseptically under hermetic conditions in cans and aseptic bags. Forklifts transport pulp to the warehouse. The average shelf-life of mango pulp is nearly 2 years, during which it completely retains its unique taste, colour and flavour. Complete traceability of the products is maintained even while manufacturing. Product Description  Our company is counted as the foremost manufacturers and exporters of premium quality Alphonso Mango Pulp. These are processed using premium quality mango under the most hygienic conditions. Offered product is available in various packaging options to meet the diverse needs of the clients. The mango pulp combats acidity and improves digestion. Selenium is also present in mangoes which provide protection against heart disease. Our clients can avail fresh Alphonso Mango Pulp at industry leading prices. ALPHONSO MANGO PULP Mango Pulp is made from selected varieties of Fresh Mango Fruit. Fully matured Mangoes are harvested, quickly transported to the fruit processing plant, inspected and washed. Selected high quality fruits go to the Controlled Ripening Chambers; Fully Ripened Mango Fruits are then washed, blanched, pulped, deseeded, centrifuged, homogenized, concentrated when required, thermally processed and aseptically filled maintaining commercial sterility. Mango Pulp Processing Method- The preparation process includes cutting, de-stoning, refining and packing. In case of aseptic product the pulp is sterilized and packed in aseptic bags. The refined pulp is also packed in OTS cans, hermetically sealed and retorted. Frozen pulp is pasteurized and deep-frozen in plate freezers. The process ensures that the natural flavor and aroma of the fruit is retained in the final product under Good Hygienic Condition. Mango Pulp Usage- Mango Pulp/Concentrate is perfectly suited for conversion to Juices, Nectars, Drinks, Jams, Fruit Cheese and various other kinds of beverages. It can also be used in Puddings, Bakery Fillings, and Fruit Meals for children and Flavors for Food Industry, and also to make the most Delicious Ice Creams, Yoghurt and Confectionery. Why our Alphonso Mango Pulp? Made from completely fresh and natural mangoes Processed in fully automatic processing unit Made under strict hygiene and quality supervision.. Storage Recommendation- To be stored at ambient temperature preferable between 4 - 30°C Higher temperature and direct exposure to sunlight must be avoided to enhance shelf life Shelf Life- 18 months from the date of manufacturing (when stored as per storage recommendations)

Coir Fibre is extracted from the fibrous outer cover of the fruit of the Coconut palm, with or without retting. Coir Fibre is graded based on its nature of extraction, colour, presence of long and short fibres, impurities etc. Details : History - Ropes and cordage have been made from coconut fiber since ancient times. Indian navigators who sailed the seas to Malaya, Java, China, and the Gulf of Arabia centuries ago used coir for their ship ropes. Arab writers of the 11th century AD referred to the extensive use of coir for ship ropes. A coir industry in the UK was recorded before the second half of the 19th century. During 1840, Captain Widely, in co-operation with Captain Logan and Mr. Thomas Treloar, founded the known carpet firms of Treloar and Sons in Ludgate Hill, England, for the manufacture of coir into various fabrics suitable for floor coverings. Structure- Coir fibers are found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. The individual fiber cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls made of cellulose. They are pale when immature, but later become hardened and yellowed as a layer of lining is deposited on their walls. Each cell is about 1 mm (0.04 in) long and 10 to 20 µm (0.0004 to 0.0008 in) in diameter.  Fibers are typically 10 to 30 centimeter’s (4 to 12 in) long. The two varieties of coir are brown and white. Brown coir harvested from fully ripened coconuts is thick, strong and has high abrasion resistance. It is typically used in mats, brushes and sacking. Mature brown coir fibers contain more lining and less cellulose than fibers such as flax and cotton.so are stronger but less flexible. White coir fibers  harvested from coconuts before they are ripe are white or light brown in color and are smoother and finer, but also weaker. They are generally spun to make yarn used in mats or rope. The coir fiber is relatively waterproof, and is one of the few natural fibers  resistant to damage by saltwater. Fresh water is used to process brown coir, while seawater and fresh water are both used in the production of white coir. It must not be confused with coir pith, or formerly coco peat, which is the powdery material resulting from the processing of the coir fiber. Coir fiber is locally named 'coprah' in some countries, adding to the confusion. Processing - Green coconuts, harvested after about six to 12 months on the palm, contain pliable white fibres. Brown fibre is obtained by harvesting fully mature coconuts when the nutritious layer surrounding the seed is ready to be processed into coprah and desiccated coconut. The fibrous layer of the fruit is then separated from the hard shell (manually) by driving the fruit down onto a spike to split it (DE husking). A well-seasoned husker can manually separate 2, 000 coconuts per day. Machines are now available which crush the whole fruit to give the loose fibers. These machines can process up to 2, 000 coconuts per hour. Brown fiber - The fibrous husks are soaked in pits or in nets in a slow-moving body of water to swell and soften the fibers. The long bristle fibers are separated from the shorter mattress fibers underneath the skin of the nut, a process known as wet-milling. The mattress fibers are sifted to remove dirt and other rubbish, dried in the sun and packed into bales. Some mattress fiber is allowed to retain more moisture so it retains its elasticity for twisted fiber production. The coir fiber is elastic enough to twist without breaking and it holds a curl as though permanently waved. Twisting is done by simply making a rope of the hank of fiber and twisting it using a machine or by hand. The longer bristle fiber is washed in clean water and then dried before being tied into bundles or hanks. It may then be cleaned and 'hackled' by steel combs to straighten the fibers and remove any shorter fiber pieces. Coir bristle fiber can also be bleached and dyed to obtain hanks of different color’s. White fiber - The immature husks are suspended in a river or water-filled pit for up to ten months. During this time, micro-organisms break down the plant tissues surrounding the fibers to loosen them — a process known as retting. Segments of the husk are then beaten by hand to separate out the long fibers which are subsequently dried and cleaned. Cleaned fiber is ready for spinning into yarn using a simple one-handed system or a spinning wheel. Researchers at CSIR's National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram have developed a biological process for the extraction of coir fiber from coconut husk without polluting the environment. The technology uses enzymes to separate the fibers by converting and solubilizing plant compounds to curb the pollution of waters caused by retting of husks. Buffering - Because coir pith is high in sodium and potassium, it is treated before use as a growth medium for plants or fungi by soaking in a calcium buffering solution; most coir sold for growing purposes is said to be pre-treated.  Once any remaining salts have been leached out of the coir pith, it and the coco chips become suitable substrates for cultivating fungi. Coir is naturally rich in potassium, which can lead to magnesium and calcium deficiencies in soilless horticultural media. Coir fiber is rarely used as a potting material, except for orchids, and does not need buffering, as it has a very low caution-exchange capacity (CEC) capacity, hence not retaining salts. Coir does provide a suitable substrate for horticultural use as a soilless potting medium. The material's high lignin content is longer-lasting, holds more water, and does not shrink off the sides of the pot when dry allowing for easier rewetting. This light media has advantages and disadvantages that can be corrected with the addition of the proper amendment such as coarse sand for weight in interior plants like Dracaena. Nutritive amendments should also be considered. Calcium and magnesium will be lacking in coir potting mixes, so a naturally good source of these nutrients is dolomitic lime which contains both. pH is of utmost importance as coir pith tends to have a high pH after some months of use, resulting in plant stunting and multiple deficiencies. Coir has as well the disadvantage of being extremely sensitive to the Leucocoprinus greenhouse fungus. The addition of beneficial microbes to the coir media have been successful in tropical greenhouse conditions and interior spaces as well. However, it is important to note that the microbes will engage in growth and reproduction under moist atmospheres producing fruiting bodies (mushrooms). Bristle coir - Bristle coir is the longest variety of coir fiber. It is manufactured from retted coconut husks through a process called defibering. The coir fiber thus extracted is then combed using steel combs to make the fiber clean and to remove short fibers. Bristle coir fiber is used as bristles in brushes for domestic and industrial applications. Uses[edit] Cordage, packaging, bedding, flooring, and othersMaking coir rope in Kerala, IndiaRed coir is used in floor mats and doormats, brushes, mattresses, floor tiles and sacking. A small amount is also made into twine. Pads of curled brown coir fibre, made by needle-felting (a machine technique that mats the fibres together), are shaped and cut to fill mattresses and for use in erosion control on river banks and hillsides. A major proportion of brown coir pads are sprayed with rubber latex which bonds the fibres together (rubberised coir) to be used as upholstery padding for the automobile industry in Europe. The material is also used for insulation and packaging. The major use of white coir is in rope manufacture. Mats of woven coir fibre are made from the finer grades of bristle and white fibre using hand or mechanical looms. White coir also is used to make fishing nets due to its strong resistance to saltwater. Agricultural and horticultural uses[edit] - In agriculture and horticulture, coir is a substitute for sphagnum (peat moss) and peat because it is widely available and environmentally friendly. Many sources of coir however are heavily contaminated with pathogenic fungi, and the choice of the source is important. Coir is also useful to deter snails from delicate plantings, and as a growing medium in intensive glasshouse (greenhouse) horticulture. Coconut coir from Mexico has been found to contain large numbers of colonies of the beneficial fungus Aspergillus terreus, which acts as a biological control against plant pathogenic fungi. Coir is also used as a substrate to grow mushrooms. The coir is usually mixed with vermiculite and pasteurised with boiling water. After the coir/vermiculite mix has cooled to room temperature, it is placed in a larger container, usually a plastic box. Previously prepared spawn jars are then added, spawn is usually grown in jars using substrates such as rye grains or wild bird seed. This spawn is the mushrooms mycelium and will colonize the coir/vermiculite mix eventually fruiting mushrooms. Coir is an allergen, as well as the latex and other materials used frequently in the treatment of coir.[11] Coir can be used as a terrarium substrate for reptiles or arachnids.[12][13] Coir fibre pith or coir dust can hold large quantities of water, just like a sponge.[14] It is used as a replacement for traditional peat in soil mixtures, or, as a soil-less substrate for plant cultivation.[14] It has been called "coco peat" because it is to fresh coco fibre somewhat like what peat is to peat moss, although it is not true peat. Coir waste from coir fibre industries is washed, heat-treated, screened and graded before being processed into coco peat products of various granularity and denseness, which are then used for horticultural and agricultural applications and as industrial absorbent. Usually shipped in the form of compressed bales, briquettes, slabs or discs, the end user usually expands and aerates the compressed coco peat by the addition of water. A single kilogramme of dry coco peat will expand to 15 litres of moist coco peat. Coco peat is used as a soil conditioner. Due to low levels of nutrients in its composition, coco peat is usually not the sole component in the medium used to grow plants. When plants are grown exclusively in coco peat, it is important to add nutrients according to the specific plants' needs. Coco peat from Philippines, Sri Lanka and India contains several macro- and micro-plant nutrients, including substantial quantities of potassium. This extra potassium can interfere with magnesium availability. Adding extra magnesium through the addition of magnesium sulphates can correct this issue. Some coco peat is not fully decomposed when it arrives and will use up available nitrogen as it does so (known as drawdown), competing with the plant if there is not enough. This is called nitrogen robbery; it can cause nitrogen deficiency in the plants. Poorly sourced coco fibre can have excess salts in it and needs washing (check electrical conductivity of run-off water, flush if high). It holds water well and holds around 1000 times more air than soil. Adding slow release fertilizers or organic fertilizers are highly advised when growing with coco fibre. Common uses of coco fibre include: As a substitute for peat, because it is free of bacteria and most fungal spores, and is sustainably produced without the environmental damage caused by peat mining. Mixed with sand, compost and fertilizer to make good quality potting soil. Coco peat generally has an acidity in the range of pH - 5.5 to 6.5, which is slightly too acidic for some plants, but many popular plants can tolerate this pH range. As substrate for growing mushrooms, which thrive on the cellulose. Coco peat has high cellulose and lignin content. Coco fibre can be re-used up to three times with little loss of yield. Coco fibre from diseased plants should not be re-used. Others[edit] Being a good absorbent, dry coco peat can be used as an oil absorbent on slippery floors. Coco peat is also used as a bedding in animal farms and pet houses to absorb animal waste so the farm is kept clean and dry. Coco fibre is hydrophilic unlike sphagnum moss and can quickly reabsorb water even when completely dry. Coco peat is porous and cannot be overwatered easily. Biosecurity risks[edit] Coco fibre can harbour organisms that pose a threat to the biosecurity of countries into which it is imported. Coco peat has been imported into New Zealand since about 1989 with a marked increase since 2004. By 2009 a total of 25 new species have been found in imported coco peat. The regulations relating to importing coco peat into New Zealand have been amended to improve the biosecurity measures.[15] Trichoderma is a naturally occurring fungus in coco peat; it works in symbiosis with plant roots to protect them from pathogenic fungi such as pythium. It is not present in sterilised coco peat. Trichoderma is also destroyed by hydrogen peroxide.[citation needed  Export information Coco peat blocks are produced with 5 kg weight and suitable for users who need coco peat in bulk quantities. High compression ratio, as high as 5:1 makes the transport costs low and affordable. These can be used for any hydroponic or horticulture application after preparation for re use. Due to high compression ratio preliminary tools may be required for loosening. It is also suitable for applications in preparing potting mix, terrariums, lawns, erosion control, and many other industrial applications. Briquettes are specially produced for retail markets for the users of coco peat in gardening, cropping and all horticulture and hydroponic as potting mixture or soil conditioner. The highest compression ratio 8:1 gives the maximum cost benefit to the retailer and the customer. The briquettes are also useful for bulk customers who need in bulk quantities or intend for reuse.  For the retail market, wrapped briquettes with customer specified labels are available. With our state of the art well organized packing line including two shrink machines and skill labour force, enable us to pack our products according to the buyer’s exact requirement with a feasible price.   That’s the reason why we have become the leading coir based retail product manufacture & supplier for world largest supermarket chains. That’s the reason why we have become the leading coir based retail product manufacture & supplier for world largest supermarket chains. Coir pith is collected during the process of coir fibre extraction from coconut husk. About 5Kg of pith is obtained for every Kg of fibre extracted. Till recent year, it was considered as waste and research has found many applications of coir pith. It is eco-friendly and bio-degradable. Coir is the outside layer of husk that surrounds the shell of the coconut. It consists mainly of fibers, which have traditionally been used to manufacture rope, carpets, doormats, upholstery stuffing, brushes etc. Between these fibers’ is the corky substance called Coir pith or coir dust, which has recently been widely recognized as this superior and perfect organic growing medium for fruits such as strawberry, vegetables such as pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, and flowers such as gerbera, gladiol, lily, anthurium and rose. Coir pith is 100% organic and natural growing media. It is a multipurpose growing medium. The horticulture industry often calls this substrate coco-peat (or coco peat) or coir-peat. Coir pith is used as combustible fuel in boilers in some countries as the colorific of coir pith is high. Also it is used as an organic fertilizer in horticulture and floriculture as a soil container and substitute for soil. Its water retaining capacity and compressibility besides light weight are the main characteristics which make it widely applicable. Coir pith not only revitalizes your plants, it induces uniformity in growth by enhancing water retention and microbial activity. Coir pith contains high quality of nutrients that keep the soil healthy in a natural way. It acts as a top dressing that helps maintain moisture and reconditions the soil. Uses of Coir Pith Blocks As a potting mix - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For mushroom growers - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. As a soil supplement & Prevents regular watering - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For generating seeds - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For tissue cultured plan - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. Friendly to the Environment - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. Reusability - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. Hangout world :are leading companies located in south India, which deals in exporting Coir products from India. Our services include exporting Coir fibers, Coco peats and Coir ropes to China and European Countries from India. We focus on continuing to offer dedicated services to our customers with traditional integrity and trustworthiness. We strive to be the most innovative in our field, constantly trying to find ways to innovate and improve our products to meet the changing demands of our customers. Coming from the coconut triangle of India, the company has always been a part of eco-friendly product exporting in the country. To all of our current clients, thank you for your business. If you have yet to work with us, we look forward to showing you the distinction that Dhanu Coir Exports offers to our clientele. Coco Peat is the binding material that comes from the fiber portion of the husk and is also known as Coir pith or Coir dust is a by-product of extracting coir fiber from the husk of a coconut. The coir dust is washed, heat treated, screened and graded before being processed into various Coco peat products for  horticultural/agricultural applications and as industrial absorbent. The compressed coco peat is converted into fluffy coco peat by adding water. One kilogram of compressed coco peat will expand to 15 litres of moist coco peat. The Coco peat by itself  does not have any nutrients for plant growth. Necessary nutrients will have to be added according to the plant that is to be  grown exclusively in coco peat. Coco peat is also mixed with sand, compost and fertilizer to make good quality potting soil.  In horticulture, coco peat is recommended as substitute for peat because it is free from bacteria and fungal spores and is produced without any environmental damage caused by peat mining. Being a good absorbent, dry coco peat can be used as an oil absorbent on slippery floors. Coco peat is also used as bedding in animal farms, poultry farms and pet houses to absorb animal waste so as to keep the farm clean and dry. This coco peat dried in the natural sun, are processed to produce different items namely Coco peat block & coco peat briquettes. Coco peat is a 100% natural growing medium. Coco peat is a multi purpose growing medium that provides new opportunities for: Potting Mix Suppliers, Seedling Nurseries, Hydroponics Growers and Golf Green Constructors. The presence of organic compounds in Cocopeat can results strong rootgrowth compare with other growing medium. In addition it offers some natural resistance to plantdiseases, so the plant live span will be long.

A spongy material that binds the coconut fibre in the husk, coir pith is finding new applications. It is an excellent soil conditioner and is being extensively used as a soil-less medium for agri-horticultural purposes. With its moisture retention qualities, coir pith is ideal for growing anthodium’s and orchids. Available in raw form or converted into organic manure. Details : History - Ropes and cordage have been made from coconut fiber since ancient times. Indian navigators who sailed the seas to Malaya, Java, China, and the Gulf of Arabia centuries ago used coir for their ship ropes. Arab writers of the 11th century AD referred to the extensive use of coir for ship ropes. A coir industry in the UK was recorded before the second half of the 19th century. During 1840, Captain Widely, in co-operation with Captain Logan and Mr. Thomas Treloar, founded the known carpet firms of Treloar and Sons in Ludgate Hill, England, for the manufacture of coir into various fabrics suitable for floor coverings. Structure - Coir fibers are found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. The individual fiber cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls made of cellulose. They are pale when immature, but later become hardened and yellowed as a layer of lining is deposited on their walls. Each cell is about 1 mm (0.04 in) long and 10 to 20 µm (0.0004 to 0.0008 in) in diameter.  Fibers are typically 10 to 30 centimeter’s (4 to 12 in) long. The two varieties of coir are brown and white. Brown coir harvested from fully ripened coconuts is thick, strong and has high abrasion resistance. It is typically used in mats, brushes and sacking. Mature brown coir fibers contain more lining and less cellulose than fibers such as flax and cotton.so are stronger but less flexible. White coir fibers  harvested from coconuts before they are ripe are white or light brown in color and are smoother and finer, but also weaker. They are generally spun to make yarn used in mats or rope. The coir fiber is relatively waterproof, and is one of the few natural fibers  resistant to damage by saltwater. Fresh water is used to process brown coir, while seawater and fresh water are both used in the production of white coir. It must not be confused with coir pith, or formerly coco peat, which is the powdery material resulting from the processing of the coir fiber. Coir fiber is locally named 'coprah' in some countries, adding to the confusion. Processing - Green coconuts, harvested after about six to 12 months on the palm, contain pliable white fibres. Brown fibre is obtained by harvesting fully mature coconuts when the nutritious layer surrounding the seed is ready to be processed into coprah and desiccated coconut. The fibrous layer of the fruit is then separated from the hard shell (manually) by driving the fruit down onto a spike to split it (DE husking). A well-seasoned husker can manually separate 2, 000 coconuts per day. Machines are now available which crush the whole fruit to give the loose fibers. These machines can process up to 2, 000 coconuts per hour. Coir Fiber - The main product of our company is Coir Fiber. We produce the high quality Coir Fiber in the industry. It is the byproduct of coconut. The individual fiber cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls made of cellulose. They are pale when immature but later become hardened and yellowed as a layer of lignin, is deposited on their walls. Mature coir fibers contain more lignin and less cellulose than fibers such as flax and cotton and so are stronger but less flexible. The coir fiber is elastic enough to twist without breaking and it holds a curl as though permanently waved. They are widely utilized for the stuffing and puffing of furniture. It is also commonly used in packaging industry for the purpose as the base to safeguard and protect delicate products as coir fibers are perfect shock absorber. Moreover Coir fiber is also used in the processing of handicrafts items and ropes. Besides, we are proud yet again to inform that we are leading Natural Coir Fiber sellers in the market. Coir Fiber - Brown is extracted out of matured brown coconut. It is used for various applications like making Curled Coir Rope used in manufacturing coir mattresses, rubberized coir pads, coir cushions, carpet under lays, seat cushions and for insulating drainage pipes.  Brown coir pads are sprayed with rubber latex, which bonds the fibres together (rubberized coir) and is extensively used as upholstery padding for the automobile industry. Coir Fiber - Brown is also used for insulation and packaging. Coir Fiber - Yellow is made out of immature green coconut husk. Coir Fiber - White is used for various applications like making two ply yarn used in manufacturing various coir products such as carpets. The major use of white coir is in rope manufacture. Mats of woven coir fiber are made from the finer grades of bristle and white fiber using hand or mechanical looms. White coir also used to make fishing nets due to its strong resilience to salt water. Coir Fiber - Yellow is generally spun to make yarn that is used in mats or rope. Brown fiber - The fibrous husks are soaked in pits or in nets in a slow-moving body of water to swell and soften the fibers. The long bristle fibers are separated from the shorter mattress fibers underneath the skin of the nut, a process known as wet-milling. The mattress fibers are sifted to remove dirt and other rubbish, dried in the sun and packed into bales. Some mattress fiber is allowed to retain more moisture so it retains its elasticity for twisted fiber production. The coir fiber is elastic enough to twist without breaking and it holds a curl as though permanently waved. Twisting is done by simply making a rope of the hank of fiber and twisting it using a machine or by hand. The longer bristle fiber is washed in clean water and then dried before being tied into bundles or hanks. It may then be cleaned and 'hackled' by steel combs to straighten the fibers and remove any shorter fiber pieces. Coir bristle fiber can also be bleached and dyed to obtain hanks of different color’s. White fiber - The immature husks are suspended in a river or water-filled pit for up to ten months. During this time, micro-organisms break down the plant tissues surrounding the fibers to loosen them a process known as retting. Segments of the husk are then beaten by hand to separate out the long fibers which are subsequently dried and cleaned. Cleaned fiber is ready for spinning into yarn using a simple one-handed system or a spinning wheel. Researchers at CSIR's National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram have developed a biological process for the extraction of coir fiber from coconut husk without polluting the environment. The technology uses enzymes to separate the fibers by converting and solubilizing plant compounds to curb the pollution of waters caused by retting of husks. Buffering - Because coir pith is high in sodium and potassium, it is treated before use as a growth medium for plants or fungi by soaking in a calcium buffering solution; most coir sold for growing purposes is said to be pre-treated.  Once any remaining salts have been leached out of the coir pith, it and the coco chips become suitable substrates for cultivating fungi. Coir is naturally rich in potassium, which can lead to magnesium and calcium deficiencies in soilless horticultural media. Coir fiber is rarely used as a potting material, except for orchids, and does not need buffering, as it has a very low caution-exchange capacity (CEC) capacity, hence not retaining salts. Coir does provide a suitable substrate for horticultural use as a soilless potting medium. The material's high lignin content is longer-lasting, holds more water, and does not shrink off the sides of the pot when dry allowing for easier rewetting. This light media has advantages and disadvantages that can be corrected with the addition of the proper amendment such as coarse sand for weight in interior plants like Dracaena. Nutritive amendments should also be considered. Calcium and magnesium will be lacking in coir potting mixes, so a naturally good source of these nutrients is dolomitic lime which contains both. pH is of utmost importance as coir pith tends to have a high pH after some months of use, resulting in plant stunting and multiple deficiencies. Coir has as well the disadvantage of being extremely sensitive to the Leucocoprinus greenhouse fungus. The addition of beneficial microbes to the coir media have been successful in tropical greenhouse conditions and interior spaces as well. However, it is important to note that the microbes will engage in growth and reproduction under moist atmospheres producing fruiting bodies (mushrooms). Bristle coir - Bristle coir is the longest variety of coir fiber. It is manufactured from retted coconut husks through a process called defibering. The coir fiber thus extracted is then combed using steel combs to make the fiber clean and to remove short fibers. Bristle coir fiber is used as bristles in brushes for domestic and industrial applications. Uses[edit] Cordage, packaging, bedding, flooring, and others Making coir rope in Kerala, India Red coir is used in floor mats and doormats, brushes, mattresses, floor tiles and sacking. A small amount is also made into twine. Pads of curled brown coir fibre, made by needle-felting (a machine technique that mats the fibres together), are shaped and cut to fill mattresses and for use in erosion control on river banks and hillsides. A major proportion of brown coir pads are sprayed with rubber latex which bonds the fibres together (rubberised coir) to be used as upholstery padding for the automobile industry in Europe. The material is also used for insulation and packaging. The major use of white coir is in rope manufacture. Mats of woven coir fibre are made from the finer grades of bristle and white fibre using hand or mechanical looms. White coir also is used to make fishing nets due to its strong resistance to saltwater. Agricultural and horticultural uses[edit] In agriculture and horticulture, coir is a substitute for sphagnum (peat moss) and peat because it is widely available and environmentally friendly. Many sources of coir however are heavily contaminated with pathogenic fungi, and the choice of the source is important. Coir is also useful to deter snails from delicate plantings, and as a growing medium in intensive glasshouse (greenhouse) horticulture. Coconut coir from Mexico has been found to contain large numbers of colonies of the beneficial fungus Aspergillus terreus, which acts as a biological control against plant pathogenic fungi. Coir is also used as a substrate to grow mushrooms. The coir is usually mixed with vermiculite and pasteurised with boiling water. After the coir/vermiculite mix has cooled to room temperature, it is placed in a larger container, usually a plastic box. Previously prepared spawn jars are then added, spawn is usually grown in jars using substrates such as rye grains or wild bird seed. This spawn is the mushrooms mycelium and will colonize the coir/vermiculite mix eventually fruiting mushrooms. Coir is an allergen, as well as the latex and other materials used frequently in the treatment of coir.[11] Coir can be used as a terrarium substrate for reptiles or arachnids.[12][13 Coir pith is collected during the process of coir fibre extraction from coconut husk. About 5Kg of pith is obtained for every Kg of fibre extracted. Till recent year, it was considered as waste and research has found many applications of coir pith. It is eco-friendly and bio-degradable. Coir is the outside layer of husk that surrounds the shell of the coconut. It consists mainly of fibers, which have traditionally been used to manufacture rope, carpets, doormats, upholstery stuffing, brushes etc. Between these fibers’ is the corky substance called Coir pith or coir dust, which has recently been widely recognized as this superior and perfect organic growing medium for fruits such as strawberry, vegetables such as pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, and flowers such as gerbera, gladiol, lily, anthurium and rose. Coir pith is 100% organic and natural growing media. It is a multipurpose growing medium. The horticulture industry often calls this substrate coco-peat (or coco peat) or coir-peat. Coir pith is used as combustible fuel in boilers in some countries as the colorific of coir pith is high. Also it is used as an organic fertilizer in horticulture and floriculture as a soil container and substitute for soil. Its water retaining capacity and compressibility besides light weight are the main characteristics which make it widely applicable. Coir pith not only revitalizes your plants, it induces uniformity in growth by enhancing water retention and microbial activity. Coir pith contains high quality of nutrients that keep the soil healthy in a natural way. It acts as a top dressing that helps maintain moisture and reconditions the soil. Uses of Coir Pith Blocks As a potting mix - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For mushroom growers - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. As a soil supplement & Prevents regular watering - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For generating seeds - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown. For tissue cultured plan - Coir pith block can be used as potting medium. It can be mixed with required fertilizers and nutrients according to the type of plant to be grown.