COCONUT (PREORDER)

~30 - 35 lbs Coconut aka "Ye-Zi", "椰子" Coconut is a mature coconut fruit with a brown, hairy, hard shell. The coconut water is replaced by coconut meat as the coconut matures. The coconut meat is firm with a distinct tropical taste. Coconut is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection The coconut should feel heavy for its size and free of blemishes and cracking. Shake the coconut for a sloshing sound that represents the coconut water in the nut. Always buy the one with more water content in it as an indication of a younger coconut. Storage The coconut should be stored at 32ºF - 35ºF (0ºC - 1.5ºC) with a relative humidity of seventy-five to eighty-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is two months under optimal temperature and relative humidity. Higher temperature decreases the shelf life. At 55ºF - 60ºF (13ºC - 16ºC) with a relative humidity of eighty to eighty-five percent, the shelf life decreases to less than two weeks. Avoid low relative humidity and high temperature which may lead to mold and weight loss. A rapid temperature change of 15ºF (8ºC) or more during storage can lead to cracking. Coconut is not sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Coconut produces a very low level to near zero ethylene. Coconut is not sensitive to chilling injury. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 piece coconut (45g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   159 Calories from Fat   115 Total Fat   15.1g   ....................................................................................   23% Saturated Fat   13g   .....................................................................   65% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   9mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   7g   ......................................................................   2% Dietary Fiber   4.1g   .....................................................................   16% Sugar   2.8g Protein   1.5g Vitamin A   ..................................................................................................   0% Vitamin C   ..................................................................................................   2% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   0% Iron   .............................................................................................................   6% Potassium   .................................................................................................   4%   *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by USDA