Illustration of endocarp
- 1 exocarp
- 2 mesocarp
- 3 endocarp
- 4 seed; 1 2 3 together form the pericarp
endocarp
noun
en·do·carp
ˈen-də-ˌkärp 
: the inner layer of the pericarp of a fruit (such as an apple or orange) when it consists of two or more layers of different texture or consistency
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Antibacterial According to research, extracts produced from coconut's endocarp (internal layer) inhibited bacterial activity in lab studies.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The chocolate did not use the endocarp, and skipped the gel-making stage, but had promised similar positive outcomes for farmers.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Those with heavier seeds also have larger endocarps that can store more elastic potential energy.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Aug. 2023
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The chocolate did not use the endocarp, and skipped the gel-making stage, but had promised similar positive outcomes for farmers.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Those with heavier seeds also have larger endocarps that can store more elastic potential energy.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Aug. 2023
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“Endocarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocarp. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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