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Coconuts

Coconuts
Common Packs:

20-, 24-, 30-, and 40-count cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Choose coconuts that are heavy for their size and “slosh” when shaken. Avoid fruit with cracks or that appear wet around the eyes.

Coconuts may be treated with a wax coating or film-wrapped to help prevent moisture loss.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:

If exposed to warm, humid conditions, coconuts may become moldy. Store fruit at 32-36° F/0-2° C.

Light weight for size generally indicates moisture loss. Extreme temperature fluctuations or rough handling may cause cracked shells.

Usage Ideas:

  • Garnish cheesecakes, puddings, layer cakes, and cup cakes with grated, toasted coconut.
  • Add grated coconut to shrimp batter; deep fry and serve with mango dipping sauce.

Seasonality:

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Flavor Profile

Tropical, nutty, and sweet.

Texture Profile

The outer husk is extremely hard with fibrous strings attached; inside there is chewy, meaty, pure-white flesh.

Pairings

Pair with lime, mango, pineapple, and shrimp.

Substitution Suggestions

Dried fruit, nuts, oats.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup coconut (80g) grams
Calories 280
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g34%
Saturated Fat 24g119%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 15g1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 7g26%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 11mg0%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 280mg6%

*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.