Look For

A whole coconut that you can shake it up and down a little to see if there is water inside the coconut. If you do not hear anything, the coconut is too ripe and may taste soapy.

To Store

Store a whole coconut in the fridge for up to two months. Once opened, the coconut meat can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 7 days.

To Prepare

Eat coconut meat plain, or grate it for use in a variety of dishes.

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