Coconut water has been growing in popularity as a healthy beverage alternative for its added benefits to consumers’ overall health and here’s why:
What Is Coconut Water?
Coconut water is the clear liquid inside coconuts during the early development stage.
Fresh coconuts are harvested whole from a tree while their pigment is green. Ideally, coconuts harvested between 5 – 7 month period contain the most water. Once the coconut reaches maturity, the liquid inside is replaced with coconut “meat.” The contents of the “meat” include liquid and pulp, or coconut milk.
Consumers are expected to receive full nutritional value from coconut water when drinking it while in its
