
Tender Coconut
Property | Specification |
Type | Green tender coconut (young coconut) |
Variety | West Coast Tall / East Coast Tall / Hybrid varieties |
Average Weight | 1.0 – 1.5 kg |
Water Content | 300 – 500 ml (varies with maturity and size) |
Shell Color | Green / Yellow-green / Pale green |
Husk Thickness | 1.0 – 2.5 cm (approximate) |
Shell Hardness | Soft to semi-hard (easily cut open) |
Flesh Thickness | 2 – 5 mm (translucent, jelly-like) |
Taste | Slightly sweet and refreshing |
pH Level | 5.0 – 5.4 (slightly acidic) |
Nutritional Content | Rich in electrolytes (potassium, sodium), low fat |
Storage Temperature | 5°C – 10°C (for freshness and shelf life) |
Shelf Life (Unopened) | 7 – 10 days (refrigerated) |
Packaging (if commercial) | Net bags / Carton boxes / Shrink-wrapped |