Thursday, October 9, 2014

Choosing The Best Tasting Coconut Water

By Jocelyn Davidson


An image of people sitting on the beach on a tropical island and sipping from coconuts evokes feelings of envy in most of us. Today there are many products on the market that can help us to bring the tropical island right into our homes. Coconut water has become so popular that it is flooding the market and there are a number of reasons for its popularity. It comes in bottles and boxes in many different forms from powders and liquids to concentrates. Some products are flavored, sweetened or carbonated. Others are as close to natural as possible. When it comes to finding the best tasting coconut water, there are various factors that must be taken into account.

Various factors affect the taste of products. Even the country of origin may have an influence as coconuts are sourced from countries like Thailand and Brazil. The way they are stored, packaged and shipped may also have an influence on the flavor. Commercial products go through various types of processing before being ready for consumption and these can alter the taste.

The fact that coconuts are very nutritious is unquestionable. Many indigenous people have relied on these benefits for years. They provide them with a source of pure liquid and this is often used to treat those who are ill. They contain many nutrients that are very good for health such as B vitamins, vitamin C and they are a wonderful source of potassium. People who exercise have found this liquid to be beneficial as a way to rehydrate.

These nutritional benefits are affected by the various processes the product undergoes. Heating is one of the processes that denatures enzymes and heating is required in order to make a concentrate. It is also usually used to kill bacteria and increase shelf life. A product that is less processed contains more nutrients and many manufacturers are working at trying to retain as many nutrients as possible due to demand for this by customers.

The age of coconuts is another factor that can affect taste. Young coconuts are full of liquid. As they begin to age, so the nutrients in the liquid begin to seep into the meat and it becomes less nutritious. The liquid from older coconuts is much less tasty often seeming watered down. Some people even think they do not like coconut juice because they have never tasted juice from young coconuts. Sweeteners are often added to liquid from more mature coconuts to make it taste better.

Different brands have very different tastes as can be seen by the number of taste tests appearing online which show widely varying results. Taste will always be subjective but there is consensus about one thing. Products that taste as close as possible to that of fresh, young coconut liquid get a big thumbs up.

When making a choice, shopping from an online store offers certain advantages. It enables you to compare prices and ingredients found in products more easily. You can also read online reviews to find out what other customers are saying about the taste of various products. However, taste is a very individual thing and you may have to taste a few brands to find out what is most appealing to you.

When selecting a product it is important not to just go on price. Some expensive products do not have the best taste. On the other hand, neither do some cheap ones. Nutritional value is also an important factor to consider. The best choice will be one that ticks all these boxes for you - the right price, taste and nutritional value.




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