Coconut is amenable to processing into diverse food products possessing health attributes. Many such products are derived from the sap, lender coconut kernel and water, matured coconut kernel and water, coconut milk and heart of the palm, R and D activities for producing coconut based foods and beverages have to be aware of changing consumer preferences. The new products shall be in turn with the trend in the market towards a healthier diet. Similarly claims on health benefits of new products shall be backed by sound scientific findings