Coconut water
About the ingredient coconut water. Including 2 recipes with coconut water.
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What is coconut water?
Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm).
Coconut water can be found in ordinary cans, tetra paks, or plastic bottles (sometimes with coconut pulp or coconut jelly included). Bottled coconut water has a shelf life of 24 months.
Coconut water has a high potassium content and contains antioxidants.
In recent years, coconut water has been marketed as a natural energy or sports drink due to its high potassium and mineral content.
| In Chinese: | 椰子水 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | l'eau de noix de coco | |
| en español: | agua de coco |
Recipes using coconut water
There are 2 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Dragonfruit Crème (Dessert)
A creamy dessert combining coconut, dragon fruit and cashew nuts. Dragon fruit is a rich source of antioxidants and fibre, cashews deliver heart-protective monosaturated fats, while the fat contained in coconut meat has been shown to exhibit anti-microbial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Coconuts also contain lauric acid (found most abundantly in mothers’ milk) which is an important immune system booster. Despite its bad reputation, coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils available.
Dragonfruit & Coconut Smoothie
This tropical fruit is not only beautiful to look at, but is also highly nutritious. It contains significant amounts of heart-healthy fibre, antioxidants, vitamin C and has been shown to keep blood glucose levels stable. Chia seeds provide a boost of omega-3 fatty acids.
