Description:

Water coconuts
are young, green
coconuts. Cracked
open, the liquid
found inside is
called coconut water
which is not to be
confused with coconut milk. Coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics. With high potassium and mineral content, coconut water helps the body recover from rigorous exercise. To open, cut an end down to the outer husk then section out a center hole to access the juice. In young coconuts the juice may actually be under some pressure and will spray slightly when the inner husk is first penetrated. Despite high heat and sandy soil, coconuts can have a significant amount of liquid inside.