mmmmm...Nature's Gatorade!! young coconuts!

[vash]

they are in season (somewhere, maybe the phillipines)..anyways, we get them at the local asian market for about a dollar each. come back from some hot weather physical activities, and nothing quenches a thirst like coconut water. lots of good stuff in there, and from what i can tell, essentially fat free. more potassium than bananas, and electrolytes for days. perfect PH. good stuff. you guys get them in your area? i'm getting better at cracking them opened..a cheap cleaver helps.

[enzo1]

I'm going to have to try those...

[GH85Carrera]

It is also nature's laxitive. Don't drink very much.

[TechnoViking]

I've been drinking the packaged stuff for a few weeks. I really like it. The only downside is the price. About $1.30 or so for a small container and about $5 for a liter. I'll look for the raw coconuts if they're in season.

Apparently this product has been big in South America for some time and is just now catching on in the US. More potassium per serving than a banana and no high fructose corn syrup.



Oh, and I've put back a liter per day on workout days and no GI issues.

[red-beard]

There is a coconut stand about 3 or 4 miles from here that has "Cocos Frios" all year round.

[TechnoViking]

It should be noted that coconut water is not the same as coconut milk. My understanding is the coconut water is from young green coconuts and the milk, which is extremely high in fat, is from mature coconuts.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by TechnoViking

It should be noted that coconut water is not the same as coconut milk. My understanding is the coconut water is from young green coconuts and the milk, which is extremely high in fat, is from mature coconuts.

But I suspect it's HDL rich fat, and not the same as eating a huge steak or a big piece of deep fried chicken from your favorite fast food place.

[juanbenae]

formerly martin smith? YouTube - Techno Viking (Original Soundtracks)

[porsche4life]

I don't play sports. I'm just a thirsty dude. Can I have a Gatorade too, or does that lightning bolt mean no?

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by car 311

formerly martin smith? YouTube - Techno Viking (Original Soundtracks)

So what did you do with the gift?

[Geronimo '74]

Hmmmm, good and healthy just like you said!

and also:

Coconut water is used as an intravenous hydration fluid in some developing countries where medical saline is unavailable.

[nocarrier]

Coconut water is the same in mature or young coconuts alike.

It's the white lining in the coconut from which they make coconut shavings etc that gets thicker with age.

Coconut milk is made from this white lining inside.

If your coconuts are young enough, can split them in half and scoop out the white coconut meat when you are done drinking the water inside.


They are the best when it has a jelly like consistency.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

So what did you do with the gift?

my friends went crazy for them! gave all but two away that i have around the house. thanks again for the shipping. i will post something in the next few days...

[campbellcj]

I drink the packaged stuff on occasion. Whole Foods carries it as do quite a few other stores around here.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by masraum

But I suspect it's HDL rich fat, and not the same as eating a huge steak or a big piece of deep fried chicken from your favorite fast food place.

Actually coconut fat (like palm oil) is one of the very worst fats out there. It cannot be metabolized by your body, and clogs up the arteries like nothing else. Countries that consume a lot of coconuts (in curries etc) have the highest incidence of heart disease in the world. Lots of studies on this.

[JTO]

I think coconut milk comes from soaking shredded cocunut meat in milk. It doesn't actually come directly from the coconut.
Troy

[dhoward]

Originally Posted by JTO

I think coconut milk comes from soaking shredded cocunut meat in milk. It doesn't actually come directly from the coconut.
Troy

C'mon......
Two grades of coconut milk exist: thick and thin. Thick coconut milk is prepared by directly squeezing grated coconut meat through cheesecloth. The squeezed coconut meat is then soaked in warm water and squeezed a second or third time for thin coconut milk. Thick milk is used mainly to make desserts and rich, dry sauces. Thin milk is used for soups and general cooking. This distinction is usually not made in Western nations since fresh coconut milk is usually not produced, and most consumers buy coconut milk in cans. Manufacturers of canned coconut milk typically combine the thin and thick squeezes, with the addition of water as a filler.

Depending on the brand and age of the milk itself, a thicker, more paste-like consistency floats to the top of the can, and is sometimes separated and used in recipes that require coconut cream rather than coconut milk. Shaking the can prior to opening will even it out to a cream-like thickness. Some brands sold in Western countries add thickening agents to prevent the milk from separating inside the can, since the separation tends to be misinterpreted as a sign of spoilage by people who have no experience with coconut milk.

Once opened, cans of coconut milk must be refrigerated, and are usually only good for a few days. If not, the milk can sour and spoil easily.

Coconut milk can be made at home by processing grated coconut with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromatic compounds. It has a fat content of approximately 17%. When refrigerated and left to set, coconut cream will rise to the top and separate out from the milk.

Coconut milk may also be used for drinking raw by itself, or as a substitute for animal milk in tea, coffee, etc. It can be mixed with fruit to make a yogurt substitute and in general for baking.

[JTO]

My mistake. But, how do they make fat free coconut milk? The back of the can in my cupboard lists fat free milk as an ingredient.
Troy

[James Brown]

This is my idea of a good coconut drink!

2 ounces Coco Lopez ® Cream of Coconut

2 Ounces pineapple juice

2 ounces Light Rum

1 cup of ice

blend, garnish, enjoy, repeat!

[pete3799]

Well.....i've circled the farm several times.
Not a coconut in sight.