Mango, durian, jackfruit and other tropical fruits, just hearing the names makes everyone drool. There is also a tropical fruit that is full of treasures. Its shell can be used to make handicrafts, the pulp inside can be eaten, and the juice can be used as a drink. Even the tree itself is a precious tree material, which is coconut.

Coconut

Coconut is a very magical fruit. When it is not ripe, it is a green coconut. Although the coconut meat inside is not delicious, the coconut water is very clear and delicious. Natural electrolyte water. Mature coconuts, coconut water and coconut meat are all edible. Coconut juice can be obtained by breaking the coconut meat and coconut water and filtering them.

Coconut water

Even if it is over-ripened and has turned into an old coconut, the coconut can still be eaten. The coconut meat at this time is the sweetest. After scraping the coconut meat and drying it, it is still edible. Can be made into coconut milk. If the coconut is left alone and long buds grow from the coconut shell, don't worry, the coconut can still be eaten at this time.

Old Coconut

When the coconut with buds is shaken, there is no sound of water inside. This is because the coconut meat absorbs the coconut water completely. Open the coconut shell and you will find that the coconut meat inside becomes solid and round like a small bun. Slightly press the pulp of the coconut with your hands. The texture will look like a sponge that has absorbed water.

Coconut Treasure

Don’t think that coconut pulp like this is inedible. You only need to dig out the coconut flesh with a spoon and you will find that it is as soft as ice cream and put it in your mouth. When you taste it, you will find that coconut pulp tastes slightly sweet like coconut-flavored ice cream. It tastes even better if frozen.

Coconut Treasure

Coconut at this time actually has a professional name called "Coconut Treasure". After the coconut has sprouted, there are three small holes on the top of the coconut, one of which is where the sprouts emerge. The emergence of small buds indicates that the coconut has reached a high level of maturity and is no longer just an old coconut. Open the shell of a coconut and you can barely see the coconut water inside.

Although the coconut meat of Yebao is like ice cream, with a strong coconut aroma and soft pulp, you should not eat too much of Yebao's coconut flesh, as it will make you feel greasy. The coconut palm that turns into a "little bun" will undoubtedly incorporate coconut oil, so when eating the pulp of coconut treasure, it is best to pair it with a glass of water to relieve the greasiness. Put the pulp of coconut palm into water, and you will also find oil stains in the water.

The formation of coconut treasures depends on luck. Some coconut treasures will form a larger "bun", while others will be a small ball. Only when you open the lid a little will you know whether the pulp inside is good or not. Good intentions. In Hainan, coconut treasure is not a new thing, but for friends in the north, coconut treasure is relatively rare.