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Water Coconuts


Water Coconuts are young & used primarily for their juice and not their meat.


Water coconuts are what you get when you pick a coconut off the tree at a very young age. Coconut water is great when you're very thirsty and you want that perfect electrolyte pick-me-up.

Selection Information


Usage: Water coconut can contain over two quarts of juice if you're thirsty, but don't buy them for the coconut meat.

Selection & Storage: Choose any green-looking, heavy coconuts for their size at exotic markets or road side stands in tropical countries around the world.

Avoid: Avoid coconuts that are too brown as the content inside may have already matured into a thick meat. Also beware of light coconuts that may have been inadvertently cracked and drained of their water.


Seasonal Information


All year in tropical areas


Coconut Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 11 Fl Ounces

Amount Per Serving

 
Calories 65
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0% 

Saturated Fat 0

0% 

Trans Fat

 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 65mg

3% 

Total Carbohydrate 17g

5% 

Dietary Fiber

 

Sugars

 

Protein

 

Potassium 15%

Manganese 50%

Magnesium 6%

Phosphorous 2%

Calcium 5%

 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

 


Nutrition for coconuts is off the map! Potassium, lauric acid, Zero cholesterol, less fat than whole milk, a small amount of natural sugars, and very little sodium, - all wrapped up into a liquid that has the electrolyte equivalent of our own blood plasma.


Juicing


Coconut water is a great liquid to add to a juiced blend of carrots and ginger, or just the sweetness that you might require in order to stomach a shot of wheat grass.

How to make a coconut water smoothie!





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