Products

Coconuts

Uses:

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. Coconuts from Melissa?s are grown in the Dominican Republic and because of the climate and variety, contain more meat and juice than most Coconuts harvested elsewhere.

Selection, Storage & Handling:

When selecting Melissa's 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.

Coconut Meat Nutrition
NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: 1 cup, shredded meat (80g), Servings will vary, Amount Per Serving: Calories 283, Fat Cal. 224, Total Fat 27g (41% DV), Sat. Fat 24g (119% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 16mg (1%DV), Total Carbs. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 7g (29% DV), Sugars 5g, Protein 3g, Vitamin A (0% DV), Vitamin C (4% DV), Calcium (1% DV), Iron (11% DV). Percent daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Coconut Water Nutrition
NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: 1 cup (240g), Servings will vary, Amount Per Serving: Calories 46, Fat Cal. 4, Total Fat 0g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (2% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 252mg (11%DV), Total Carbs. 9g (3% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Sugars 6g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A (0% DV), Vitamin C (10% DV), Calcium (6% DV), Iron (4% DV). Percent daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.