Coconut - Young / Jelly Nut
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Country of Origin - Southeast Asia
Average Weight - 1.4 KG
Introduction
If you’re looking to stay hydrated, the Jelly Nut / Young Coconut fruit will be your best friend. Jelly Nuts / Young Coconuts are known for the deliciously sweet coconut water they produce. They are also known as green coconuts. These coconuts have a vibrant green outside and a light grey translucent flesh that resembles the look of jelly – hence the name. The coconut flesh layer is very thin as the fruit is mostly filled with coconut water.
History
Coconuts originated somewhere in Indo-Malaya. They were spread as far as the Pacific Islands, Madagascar, and the Comoros during the Neolithic period.
Regions
Coconuts in general are mostly found in Indonesia. The Jelly Nut coconut is commonly found in Brazil, but is known to grow in tropical regions all over the world.
Flavours & Texture
The flavours and textures of the Jelly Nut / Young Coconut vary depending on how ripe the fruit is. When young, the Jelly Nut / Young Coconut has a light translucent flesh that is soft, sweet, and silky in flavour. When older, the Jelly Nut Coconut develops a more chewy and solid texture and the flesh becomes more white. The flavour then becomes more milky and sweet.
Preparation
You’ll need a strong tool - such as a machete - to open the Jelly Nut / Young Coconut. Crack off the top of the shell and drink the water using a straw. Then, eat the jelly flesh with a spoon. Delicious and thirst-quenching!
Nutritional Value
Jelly Nut / Young Coconuts are great for preventing dehydration. They are also packed with nutrients and compounds that may offer antioxidant benefits.
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Calories per 100 g |
53.3 |
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Fat |
2g |
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Carbohydrates |
8.5g |
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Protein |
0.6g |
SHIPPING
All orders are dispatched within 1-4 business days on a next-day delivery service. Alternatively, choose your desired delivery date at the checkout – available delivery dates will be displayed in your cart. If no date is selected, your order will be dispatched at the next available date. We cannot guarantee delivery will be possible on the chosen date. You will receive an email notification with tracking details when your order is dispatched.
We offer FREE delivery on all orders over £75 including our selection boxes.
Our shipping rates are as follows:-
England - £6.95
Scotland - £11.95
Northern Ireland - Not currently available
Customers are responsible for being present at the shipping address on the delivery date. Exotic Fruits are not responsible for any missed or attempted deliveries that must be rearranged by the customer.
All orders are packed in cardboard boxes with a biodegradable packing pellets, straw, or hay to protect the fruit during transit.
RETURNS
Let's start by stating the obvious. Since our produce is perishable, we cannot accept returns.
That said, we want every customer to be happy, so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- All requests must contact us within 24 hours of order receipt. We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
