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Coconut water

Coconut water...

It is most likely that those geographical latitudes where your city is located do not have coconut palms to grow, from which huge, "shaggy" nuts fall from time to time, breaking in half and pouring out moisture. Still, knowing something about them, and the fluid they contain, won't hurt at all.

Thus, an aromatic transparent liquid that is located inside young coconuts is called coconut water. It is worth noting that inside ripe or mature coconut there is also coconut water, but the liquid of young fruits is endowed with great properties beneficial for human health.

In many countries, coconut water is sold in tetrapack-type bags or bottles, which is very convenient for storage and subsequent use. Coconut water perfectly tolerates freezing, and then is applied when necessary. Undoubtedly, fresh coconut water can be drunk directly from the nut, but this is possible only for those who are lucky enough to be in the tropics. In such countries, as a rule, they just make a small hole in the coconut, and then put straws there.

Coconut water is not only an excellent natural drink, but also a good replacement for milk, which is used in the preparation of many dishes. Coconut water is much thicker compared to ordinary fruit juices, and it is distinguished by a sweet, creamy, tender taste with notes of nut. By the way, some like to add coconut water to coffee, and in the cooking of certain countries (Thailand, India, Goa, the Philippines) this drink is often added to soups or curries.

Coconut water benefits

As you know, the benefits of coconut water are due to its ability to act as a natural antioxidant. In other words, with the systematic use of this drink, the human body receives new powers to combat free radicals, which, in turn, contribute to the premature aging of skin cells and internal organs.

In addition, the composition of this natural drink speaks in favor of coconut water. So, this valuable tonic liquid contains potassium and sodium chloride, which in hot weather act as if electrolytes. This isotonic drink is characterized by the same level of electrolyte balance with human blood, so its use helps to get rid of excess weight, increasing metabolism.

Studies show that cellulose in coconut water is very similar to human blood plasma, and therefore this pulp drink is extremely useful for athletes, as well as those who are subjected to regular physical exertion. As you know, not only sugar, but also artificial flavors are mainly added to synthetic energy drinks. A distinctive property of coconut water is that only natural aroma and sugar are present in it.


coconut water 19 kCal

Energy value of coconut water (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - ju):

Proteins: 0.72 g (~ 3 kCal)
Fats: 0.2 g (~ 2 kCal)
Carbohydrates: 2.61 g (~ 10 kCal)

Energy ratio (bj | y): 15% | 9% | 55%