Sweet Young Coconuts

The Sweet Young Coconuts appearance is much different than a traditional coconut and may scare some people away from attempting to crack this nut. But actually they are easier to ‘crack’ and faster to get to the tasty part of the nut, the liquid or coconut water and the creamy flesh. My friends at Melissa’s Produce have this great new ‘punch’ that is so much safer and easier to use than a large chef’s knife.

A sweet young coconut will be full of sweet water that is high in electrolytes, potassium, calcium and other vitamins. As the coconut ages the liquid looses it’s sweetness and the flesh dries out; but the young coconut has a gelatinous flesh that you can scoop out with a spoon, toss it in the blender with some chopped pineapple and a scoop of frozen yogurt for a really cool treat.

Pick a coconut that is all white with no brown spots showing, you’ll find these in the refrigerated section in the produce department. They are highly perishable and should be used within a week or two. Make sure you refrigerate them as soon as you get them home. Some of the fresh coconuts may not slosh when you shake them because they are so full of water, just make sure they are heavy for their size and you’ll find them full of healthy and delicious coconut water.