Young Coconuts

Scientific Binomial Name: Cocos nucifera

Young Coconuts - and specifically young Thai coconuts - are quite literally the water of life and the Universal Doctor

Young Coconuts are not to be confused with "Water Coconuts" or the regular "Mature" coconut (basic brown & husked) you might find at any grocery outlet.What is inside is not coconut milk as some would have you believe - it's Coconut Water.

Selection Information

Usage: Primarily used for the benefits of the water alone and consumed as a daily beverage. However, it is not uncommon to see the meat removed and mixed with the water for a textured drink or in a smoothie.

Selection & Storage: Choose Young coconuts that are heavy for their size and make sure to shake them.They should be so full of liquid that you can not hear it sloshing around inside.Once inside the water should be very clear and the meat very white.

Avoid: Avoid drinking the water or eating the meat from a young coconut that is even slightly pink on the inside.

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

Young Coconut is a terrific way to sweeten up any beverage or concoction that you can dream up.

Coconut Tips & Trivia

Coconut water and coconut milk are two completely different animals.The water is what is found naturally inside any coconut, while the milk is what you get when the meat is grated and strained though a cheese cloth.

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