~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
