Matured coconut refers to a fully ripened coconut, typically harvested when it has reached its maximum size and the water inside has mostly been absorbed, leaving behind firm, white coconut meat. The outer husk of the mature coconut can either be removed to reveal the hard, brown shell (as in husked coconut) or left intact. The thick, edible flesh of a matured coconut is rich in oil and can be consumed fresh, dried, grated, or processed into various coconut-based products like coconut milk, coconut oil, or desiccated coconut. The water inside, though less abundant than in younger coconuts, is still drinkable but less sweet. Matured coconuts are commonly used in cooking, baking, and for making traditional foods in many tropical and subtropical regions, offering both culinary versatility and nutritional value. The fibrous husk is also sometimes utilized in crafts and as a natural material for other uses.