How to Store Coconut Water

Coconut water is the liquid that comes out of a coconut after it is pierced. It is available directly from the coconuts or from commercial producers who sell the liquid in cans or cardboard containers. Young coconuts are often sold whole so that their sweeter coconut water can be used by consumers. Whole, uncut young coconuts must be kept in the refrigerator until ready to use. Find out how you can store the coconut water from young coconuts in the outline below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Coconut water (fresh or in packages) Airtight container Ice cube trays one-gallon zipper-lock plastic bag

1. Pour the coconut water into an airtight container. As soon as oxygen comes into contact with the coconut water, it will begin the fermentation process. That means that its storage life is very short.

2. Store the coconut milk in the refrigerator for up to one week.

3. Discard coconut water that is more than seven days old, as it will have begun to ferment and taste sour.

4. If you do not plan to use the fresh coconut water within a week, pour coconut water into an ice cube tray to prepare it for longer storage.

5. Place the ice cube tray, or unopened cardboard packages of coconut water, into the freezer until it is frozen.

6. Transfer the coconut water cubes into the zip-top plastic bag, seal and return to the freezer until ready to use. The coconut water will keep frozen for up to two months, similar to coconut milk.

7. Keep the cardboard containers in the freezer and put them into a lunchbox in the morning. That will help keep other foods chilled, and by lunchtime, the drink will have thawed.

References

• Preserving coconut water
• Coconut cake
• Coconut water for health

Resources

• Ingredient Storage

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