
- ~30 - 35 lbs
- Coconut aka "Ye-Zi", "椰子"
- Coconut is a mature coconut fruit with a brown, hairy, hard shell. The coconut water is replaced by coconut meat as the coconut matures. The coconut meat is firm with a distinct tropical taste. Coconut is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
- The coconut should feel heavy for its size and free of blemishes and cracking.
- Shake the coconut for a sloshing sound that represents the coconut water in the nut. Always buy the one with more water content in it as an indication of a younger coconut.
Storage
- The coconut should be stored at 32ºF - 35ºF (0ºC - 1.5ºC) with a relative humidity of seventy-five to eighty-five percent and no mist.
- The typical shelf life is two months under optimal temperature and relative humidity. Higher temperature decreases the shelf life. At 55ºF - 60ºF (13ºC - 16ºC) with a relative humidity of eighty to eighty-five percent, the shelf life decreases to less than two weeks.
- Avoid low relative humidity and high temperature which may lead to mold and weight loss. A rapid temperature change of 15ºF (8ºC) or more during storage can lead to cracking.
- Coconut is not sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Coconut produces a very low level to near zero ethylene.
- Coconut is not sensitive to chilling injury.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size 1 piece coconut (45g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 159
Calories from Fat 115
Total Fat 15.1g .................................................................................... 23%
Saturated Fat 13g ..................................................................... 65%
Trans Fat 0g .................................................................................. 0%
Cholesterol 0mg .................................................................................. 0%
Sodium 9mg ......................................................................................... 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g ...................................................................... 2%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g ..................................................................... 16%
Sugar 2.8g
Protein 1.5g
Vitamin A .................................................................................................. 0%
Vitamin C .................................................................................................. 2%
Calcium ..................................................................................................... 0%
Iron ............................................................................................................. 6%
Potassium ................................................................................................. 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
*Based on information published by USDA
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