Comments on: Coconut water - What's really in it?

By: Strongo

Strongo — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:21:18 +0000

You are too beautiful.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:13:56 +0000

In reply to lisa. The colour does vary, but I think yellow is not something I've seen. I wouldn't drink it.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:03:33 +0000

In reply to Steven T.. I just opened a C02 coconut water I've had in the refrigerator. It appears yellow in color. Is that normal? Best buy is 11-19-23. 4 months expired.

By: Steven T.

Steven T. — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:44:37 +0000

I love coconut water. I've probably had every brand there is out there, and of course, I've had it straight from the source. When it comes to coconut water, one of the leading factors for me when buying it is origin. I find that coconut water from coconuts that are from Thailand taste best usually, followed by Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Coconut water that comes from coconuts from Brazil have always rated at the bottom for me; they taste bland and dry - not what you want from coconut water, which I associate with the industrialization of agriculture there. That being said, the top selling coconut water brand I find to be the worst tasting - Vita Coco, which sources coconuts from Brazil. I know what you said about when coconut water turns pink and it not being the freshest, but I don't think it's a factor when we're talking about commercially bottled coconut water. Packaged is not going to be as good or fresh, i.e. getting straight from the fruit. For me, the top tasting brand is Harmless, and their coconut water is pink - which I understand the chemistry involved and why it's pink (oxidation and light exposure, i.e., they don't heat pasteurize or add preservatives e.g., ascorbic acid). The other brands that I rate at the top are Taste Nirvana and C2O. Funny enough, many food and generic brands taste far better than Vita Coco or Zico, e.g. FOCO, Iberia, Coco Rico, Grace Foods, Goya, etc., which I would probably attribute to coconut sourcing, which is mainly from Thailand and the Southeast Asian region.

By: Alison Kelemen

Alison Kelemen — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:29:34 +0000

The absolute best-tasting "to die for" coconut water is Great Value Organic Coconut Water (Walmart brand).

By: bonnie

bonnie — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:10:21 +0000

Great post Pai, I'm thrilled that I've been following you for 2 years now and your dedication to details is beautiful and not so overwhelming at yhe same time. I'd lived a substantial time in India and I see cococnut water vendors all the time. Never tasted the same with packaged one yeah. And every Indian friend of mine made coconut milk via blender which tasted like heaven. I'd love to see your Coconut milk rp someday. PS: if that's already there I'm yet to get to it.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:16:58 +0000

In reply to Jimmy. Not even the fact that Pai is a cook is relevant here, just the fact she lived in Thailand says enough, not to mention the research she did at the production plantation.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:17:26 +0000

In reply to Frederick Goh. Mansplaining our thai cooking queen? Are you seriously stupid?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:04:46 +0000

In reply to Jessica Lim. Yes, you are absolutely right! We were indeed talking about two different things. If we're comparing within the young/green range, then yes, too young isn't as sweet as the "older of the young". Thank you for your input to help clear this up!

By: Jessica Lim

Jessica Lim — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 01:33:06 +0000

In reply to Ronie. Depends on the species... But generally, much younger is bland, then they hit a sweet spot when the flesh is still translucent, then it does get sweeter but the flesh harden, but then it takes another turn when the sweet is all gone as the flesh becomes coconut milk grade. Frederick is referring and comparing to all those still within the juice stalls not yet moved on in age (under edible classification). Pauline is comparing Thai stalls and those coconut milk grade. Those Frederick would not even consider to try to scrape the flesh... The spoon may break first. Lol...

By: Ronie

Ronie — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:21:56 +0000

I grew up in the Philippines in the area where there were abundant of coconut trees, the coconut juice or even the meat taste different, it varies depending on the age of the coconut and also the place where the coconut planted, environment and soil are also a factor. Plus there are different varieties as well. Hope this helps.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:43:39 +0000

In reply to Frederick Goh. Not sure how you got that idea, but there is a reason why we drink from the young coconut rather than old, and why industries put young coconut on the packaging. I don't think they would be pretending they're selling the "bland" coconut water if that were the case!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:28:59 +0000

I’m with the Pauline with this one. She is correct. I’ve never heard that old coconuts are sweeter

By: Frederick Goh

Frederick Goh — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:27:07 +0000

Hi Pauline, you got it the other way round. Young coconut water is bland and their coconut flesh inside is soft, old coconut water is sweeter and has stronger taste and their meat is thick and hard and that's where you get the milk for cooking. Do review your write up and taste the coconut again.