Coconut

Beneath its hard shell sits both a clear water and a white, rich flesh — a genuinely versatile tropical product. A single nut yields a drink, a dessert ingredient and fresh shavings.

Taste & Texture

The water is lightly salty-sweet and refreshing. The flesh is crisp, milky and nutty; fresh, it is far more aromatic than dried desiccated coconut. Nuts that slosh audibly when shaken are fresh.

How to Enjoy

• Pierce one of the three eyes on top and drink the water straight.
• Grate the flesh for desserts and biscuits.
• Blend and strain for homemade coconut milk.
• Slice thinly and toast in the oven for chips.

Storage

Whole, it keeps 2–3 weeks somewhere cool and dry. Once opened, refrigerate the flesh and water covered and use within 2–3 days.

Nutrition

The flesh contains saturated fat and fibre; the water is a low-calorie drink that naturally contains potassium.

This is a natural agricultural product: size, colour and weight may vary by harvest and by batch.