Young Coconut

Inventory, 9 ct : 2.67
This item was last sold on : 06/07/23

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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.

San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego	Lemon Grove CA	619-589-4022
Namaste Chef	Julian CA	619-251-2482
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-384-7974
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Elixir Juice and Food	Del Mar CA	858-794-6838

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Young Coconut. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Garlic Girl		Fresh Young Coconut and Banana Smoothie
Healthy Blender Recipes		Raw Coconut Milk
The Fruit Maven		Young Coconut Orange Julius
Kawaling Pinoy		Buko Pandan Drink
The Delicious Revolution		Coconut Wraps
Busog! Sarap!		Young Coconut Ice Candy
Jun Blog		Buko Pie
The Delicious Revolution		Ginger Lime Colada
Young and Raw		Cultured Coconut Yogurt
Just Glowing with Health		Raw Vegan Coconut Curry Soup

the other 5...

Tales of a Kitchen		Vegan Coconut Lime Cream Cake
Real Raw Kitchen		Mango, Coconut, Basil Wraps
The Detoxinista		Creamy Coconut Pudding Two Ways
The Global Girl		Raw Vegan Pineapple Strawberry Parfait
Unconventional Baker		Paleo & Raw Vegan Caramel Pudding

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