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| | Nata de Coco Case Study |
 | | Nata de coco is a chewy, translucent, traditional Philippine dessert which is "coconut gel-product from coconut water by bacterial fermentation-prepared." (Antarindo Trading Web Page) In 1992, this dessert was introduced to Japan through its use in diet foods enjoyed by young girls. |
 | | Nata de coco was usually produced at coconut farmers' houses in the countryside, and it was an indigenous dessert. |
 | | The nata de coco boom in Japan caused the increase of coconut export in Philippines. |
| www.american.edu /projects/mandala/TED/coconut.htm (2407 words) |
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