To Open Our Sweet Young Coconut
How to Open Melissa's Coconuts
Caution: Opening a coconut must be done by an adult on a hard surface and away from children for safety.
1. Place your coconut on a non-skid cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice away the pointed white husk.
2. Using the blunt edge of your knife, carefully tap the top of the coconut in a circular motion until you create a crack.
3. Once the crack is wide enough, use the blunt edge of your knife to pry open the top of the coconut. Use a spoon to scoop out the top white flesh, revealing the water inside. Be careful not to spill it!
4. Pour the fresh coconut water into a glass or drink it straight from the coconut using a straw.
5. Don’t forget about the meat! Use a spoon to scoop out the soft, sweet coconut flesh from the inside for a tasty snack or ingredient for recipes.
To Open Our Quick Crack Coconuts
1. Pierce the 3 dark-colored eyes at the top of the coconut with a sterilized or kitchen-dedicated screwdriver.
2. Drain the liquid
3. Carefully tap the coconut along the equator with a hammer or the blunt edge of a kitchen knife until it opens.
To Open Our Brown and White Coconuts
1. Find the large “eye.” Take a sterilized or kitchen-dedicated screwdriver to poke a hole in the coconut—discard the water.
2. Bake your coconut in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes to help release the flesh. Carefully remove your coconut and let it cool.
3. Tap coconut with a hammer along the equator until it cracks open.
4. Pry it open and find where the coconut has separated from the shell. Using a spoon, carefully pry the meat away from the shell.
To Open Our EZ Open Coconuts
1. Unclip the side.
2. Push down on top.
3. Peel off the safety seal.
4. Insert straw & sip — so easy!
