What are the storage methods of coconuts?

Green coconuts and ripe coconuts can be found all year round, and the main harvest seasons are autumn and winter. The storage time of mature coconuts is about two months, but it should be noted that it takes a long time from picking coconuts to reaching the supermarket, because coconuts are generally shipped by sea. In this process, some coconuts will be moldy or dry, so be sure to check them carefully before buying them.

Fresh coconut will have a weight equivalent to its volume, and when it is shaken, you will hear the sound of coconut juice shaking. If you can't hear the sound of water, it's likely that coconut juice leaks out of the gap and coconut meat often goes bad.

There are three germination holes on the top of coconut, two of which are hard and the other soft hole is where coconut embryos grow. Three growth lines extending from the top of the coconut will intersect between these holes to form a triangle, and the soft hole in the middle of the triangle is a good place to observe whether the coconut is deteriorating. Soft holes should be very dry, without musty smell and sour taste. The wet spots on the coconut indicate that the coconut juice has flowed out of the gap. The color of overcooked coconut tends to be gray rather than normal brown, while the color of newly matured coconut shell is camel.

Fresh unopened coconuts can be kept for 2 months at room temperature, but the picking time should also be considered. The ground fresh coconut meat can be stored in a fresh-keeping bag for 4 days and frozen for 6 months. Dried coconut in fresh-keeping bags can be refrigerated for 6 months. Unopened canned coconuts can be stored at room temperature for 8 months. Once opened, coconut meat or coconut milk needs to be refrigerated or eaten within 5-7 days. Coconut meat and coconut milk are prone to spoilage because of their high oil content.