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Old 18 December 2007, 03:46 PM
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Default Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma.

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The reason for this is that coconut water (the water found in coconuts - not to be confused with coconut milk, which comes from the flesh of the coconut) is sterile and has an ideal pH level. Coconut water is liquid endosperm - it surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition.
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