Nutrition Information
1 serving = 100 g
- Very high in manganese (75% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in copper (22% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in selenium (20% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in iron (17% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of zinc (12% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of phosphorus (10% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- Source of Vitamin C (6% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
- High in potassium (356 mg per serving)
Look For
A whole coconut that you can shake it up and down a little to see if there is water inside the coconut. If you do not hear anything, the coconut is too ripe and may taste soapy.
To Store
Store a whole coconut in the fridge for up to two months. Once opened, the coconut meat can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 7 days.
To Prepare
Eat coconut meat plain, or grate it for use in a variety of dishes.