Although all parts of this fruit are used, only the milk and meat of the Coconut are used for food. Coconut milk makes a nutritious drink and can be used in curry sauces and Thai and Chinese soups, while Coconut meat can be eaten fresh, dried and used in baking, or pressed (where it is known as copra) and used to make coconut oil. The fruit of the coconut palm, Coconuts are grown in Malaysia and parts of South America, India, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Display: Display with citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits or other tropical fruits like passion fruit or blood oranges.
Seasonality: Available year-round.
Selection & Storage: When selecting Coconuts, choose one that is heavy for its size and sounds full of liquid when shaken. Whole, unopened Coconuts can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months, depending on the degree of ripeness. Grated fresh Coconut can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
Try this recipe: Fresh Coconut Drops
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