Young Coconut

Inventory, 9 ct : 11.89
This item was last sold on : 09/24/23

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Description/Taste

Young coconuts, also known as ma-prao orn, are encased with a uniquely shaped ivory shell. The Young coconut is harvested directly from the tree before it has time to age and drop like the more mature white and brown husked coconuts. Inside is a refreshing juice and a soft jelly-like meat. This white coconut meat offers a sweet flavor that is soft enough to be eaten with a spoon.

Seasons/Availability

Young coconuts are available year-round.

Nutritional Value

Young coconuts provide a source of calcium, carbohydrates, a trace of iron and dietary fiber. The water in this coconut is very high in electrolytes. One average coconut contains about 140 calories. Saturated fat is present in coconut meat, a rarity for fruits and vegetables.

Applications

Young coconuts are especially ideal for making desserts. They can be used to flavor a variety of baked goods, ice cream, pies, sorbets and beverages. Flavor frosting for cakes and cookies. Make a colorful sweet topping for baked goods and confections. The fresh coconut water can be slightly frozen where the juice will turn to ice and can be eaten like a sorbet. Blend coconut water and flesh to make a smoothie or a base for soups. For flavor variation, add avocado, dates, figs, carob powder or maple syrup. To store, always refrigerate.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In India, coconut meat is said to be especially beneficial for pregnant women and new mothers. In Sanskrit, this palm tree is called, "kalpa vriksha", meaning the "tree which provides all the necessities of life". In Brazil, the word "coco" refers to the fruit of all the varieties of the coconut palm. In Bahia, the coconut is considered one of the region's holy trinity of ingredients, joining malagueta pepper and palm oil. In Thailand, the coconut is the country’s most important crop and the Thais use every part of the coconut tree – from using the green husk for fertilizer, to shaping the hard shells into bowls, spoons and ladles, and even using old dried-out coconuts for floats to teach young children to swim.

Geography/History

In the Philippines, "buko" is the term for "young coconut". These coconuts are harvested before they reach maturity and the grated buko is soaked in the water of the Young coconut to make a special buko juice. Another unusual coconut is the macapuno that grows in the Philippines. The cavity is not filled with the usual liquid but rather is full of a gelatinous flesh that is also eaten with a spoon. Called Nam Hom, Thailand is a major producer and exporter.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Juan Tequila	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
Two Ducks	San Diego CA	760-235-3120
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego	Lemon Grove CA	619-589-4022
Bahia Resort Beverage	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Belmont Park Entertainment	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-316-7314
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Nomad Donuts	San Diego CA	619-431-5000
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Elixir Juice and Food	Del Mar CA	858-794-6838
Americana Restaurant	Del Mar CA	858-794-6838

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Young Coconut. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Busog! Sarap!		Young Coconut Ice Candy
Healthy Blender Recipes		Raw Coconut Milk
Kawaling Pinoy		Buko Pandan Drink
The Fruit Maven		Young Coconut Orange Julius
Young and Raw		Cultured Coconut Yogurt
Unconventional Baker		Paleo & Raw Vegan Caramel Pudding
Just Glowing with Health		Raw Vegan Coconut Curry Soup
Real Raw Kitchen		Mango, Coconut, Basil Wraps
Garlic Girl		Fresh Young Coconut and Banana Smoothie
Jun Blog		Buko Pie

the other 5...

The Detoxinista		Creamy Coconut Pudding Two Ways
The Delicious Revolution		Ginger Lime Colada
The Delicious Revolution		Coconut Wraps
The Global Girl		Raw Vegan Pineapple Strawberry Parfait
Tales of a Kitchen		Vegan Coconut Lime Cream Cake

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