Organic
Coconut Water
"Nature's perfect sports drink"
Coconut water is a pure and natural liquid derived from young coconuts. It is rich in electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Coconut water is harvested from immature coconuts when they are still green or in their pre-maturity stage, before the coconut meat has hardens. This nutritious and refreshing beverage offers several health benefits.
Also known as
Young Coconut Water, Coconut Liquid
Botanical name
Cocos nucifera
Product Details
PLU Code
94260
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Coconuts › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia and tropical countries. The major export countries of young coconuts as fresh or dried to Europe and the US are Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Temperature
3 to 6°C (37 to 43°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Coconut Water
Coconut water contains a similar electrolyte balance to human blood, which makes it easily absorbed into the body, helping replenish and rehydrate the body after physical exertion or in the case of an illness that causes dehydration. Coconuts could vary from 'Malabar', 'Nam WAN', or 'Fiji Dwarf' with the colour ranging from green, yellow, brown or orange. Both sweetened and unsweetened flavors of this beverage are available, based on the desired taste.
Nutrition Information
Coconut water is a nutrient-rich beverage. Here are its key nutrition facts per 100 milliliters:
Energy is approximately 19 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates 4 grams mostly in the form of sugars,
Protein 0.7 grams,
Fat 0 grams,
Fiber 0.5 grams,
Water content 95-96 percent.
It is a good source of electrolytes including potassium 415 milligrams,
Magnesium 45 milligrams,
Sodium 4 milligrams,
Calcium 58 milligrams,
Phosphorus 39 milligrams,
and some vitamins like Vitamin C and B vitamins.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for young (immature, green or water) coconuts, including trimmed and shaped film-wrapped nuts; storage life is for wrapped, shaped fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
3 to 6°C (37 to 43°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Whole coconuts can be stored at ambient temperatures in well-ventilated conditions. Packaged coconut water must be refrigerated.
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Storage Notes: Trimmed or shaped young coconuts brown quickly unless sulfite-treated and sour faster than nuts with husk, which keep longer; their green skins also brown when held at very low temperature. Highest freezing point: -3°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 294-296.
Applies to: young (immature, green or water) coconuts, including trimmed and shaped film-wrapped nuts; storage life is for wrapped, shaped fruit.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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