What is the Best Packaged Coconut Water to Drink?

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What is the Best Packaged Coconut Water to Drink?

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13 жыл бұрын

John from www.okraw.com visits his local Whole Foods Market to answer the question, "What is the Best Coconut Water to Drink?" With Many different brands of Coconut Waters, people often get confused on which one is best. In this video John will share his experience with what the best coconut water is to drink. John has been known as the "Coconut Guy" as one of his favorite foods is... Coconuts

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@pinnafej 7 жыл бұрын

the best packaged coconut water is the one packaged in tha shell

@iearlybird 10 жыл бұрын

i live in hawaii i eat fresh coconuts every day

@metaspherz 11 жыл бұрын

John, here's a caveat about frozen coconut water. In your video you said that freezing might compromise the nutrition but studies have shown otherwise. Fresh isn't always best due to deterioration that happens in long term storage between harvest & the plate. Frozen fruits & veggies have been found to have more nutrients since they're flash frozen soon after picking. It also allows plant enzymes (proteins that break down fats, carbs & fiber) to remain active since they're protected from oxygen.

@HappyMomma412 10 жыл бұрын

This was very informative, professional, and informal at the same time. Thank you.

@verde776 11 жыл бұрын

Let me also say that I appreciate these videos, John. Sharing your knowledge is good of you!

@therealreal1 9 жыл бұрын

#1- Copra raw coconut water (very sweet, most either love or hate. Complex flavor, wonderful aroma, very energizing. It is not heat treated, so it's perishable, and will be refrigerated. Biggest downside is the plastic bottles, but because of shorter shelf life, it won't be in the plastic very long :-) #2- Real coconut water (comes in cans as well as glass bottles. Pretty sweet, good flavor) #3- O.N.E. coconut water (not extremely sweet, but good flavor. Comes in tetra packaging) ( as of Dec. 2014) p.s.- read the labels! Many are from concentrate or have added "flavors" of course, my opinion. But I've spent years trying those available on the market. Hope this helps!

@stevera5749 8 жыл бұрын

Whole Foods sold out to Monsanto never know what we eating now

@solnyshkousa 11 жыл бұрын

I liked this one the best - "Organic 100 percent Raw Coconut Water". Tastes almost like the fresh coconut water and it is not pasteurized.

@RelaxingPouringRain 5 жыл бұрын

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@VelvetGal5 12 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, rossthebern. The BEST coconut water are the ones from Thailand. You can't lose by drinking the coconut waters from Thailand - Taste Nirvana, Amy & Brian, C20, Chaokoh, Nature Factor, Foco. Those are the Thai coconut waters to be looking out for and drinking, especially Taste Nirvana and Amy & Brian. Many people don't know what they're missing when they're not grabbing the coconut waters that are made from Thai-grown coconuts. Zico, Naked, O.N.E., Vita Coco, etc. are not Thai!

@__ross__ 12 жыл бұрын

Thai coconut water is the best, I disagree with what he says about them being too sweet. Not only are the Thai coconuts slightly sweeter (not too sweet) but they also have a milder, more refreshing flavor whereas other types have a strange sour flavor that puts most ppl off of coconut water for good after one sip. The best brands are Taste Nirvana and Amy & Brian. The rest, especially the popular brands (Zico, VitaCoco, Naked, etc) don't even come close and have that weird sour taste.

@FrivolousGirl 9 жыл бұрын

I don't know, everytime I buy the brown coconuts (which is my only option for the most part) they go bad within like four days unless I don't refrigerate it :/ I usually buy Foco Coconutwater, not too sweet tasting, which I like :)

@vishwasgamer5774 9 жыл бұрын

+Frivolous Girl - the brown or the green ones u need to refrigerate them, else they start losing the water from inside and go bad, the brown ones are thick in white meat less in water and most of the brown will taste sweeter, green ones are more in water but might not taste so sweet, but they are good.

@PinkRoseRosales 11 жыл бұрын

I heard that it can helps and i have a similar kidney case so i started drinking it along with normal water !

@zoeaenon5779 9 жыл бұрын

The young sweet thai coconut water combined with a freshly squeezed lemon in the morning is better than lemonade with great health benefits.

@evalyndaye664 10 жыл бұрын

In their natural habitat, the brown coconuts do not really "go bad." My mother says that in the islands, a brown coconut filled with water was always good. But by the time it travels to North America, some have been around so long that they are spoiling. Even brown coconuts filled with water here are often bad.

@jan8919 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite brand is c2o coconut water !

@tomoped 10 жыл бұрын

COol, pretty informative. I do think eating raw is better for you, but it seems like the amount of water you would get from purchasing a whole coconut at whole foods would be less than that from a tetra pac case. Also i wonder if buying raw from whole foods is really "greener" than buying the water canned, because there is more energy used to ship large coconuts versus smaller more compact packaging.

@gunuin 10 жыл бұрын

"Probably better than raw kombucha." Why are you comparing the two, they are completely different drinks. Coconut water = natural sports drink / electrolyte high drink. Kombucha = probiotic drink. Nonsense to compare the two, they have very different purposes.

@kidslayer89 7 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Nuñez-Soria why are you so butt hurt. Just stop crying about somebody sharing an opinion

@paulblevins4871 8 жыл бұрын

what happen to FL and CA for buying coconut from ?

@richardnone5644 11 жыл бұрын

hi john thanks for the info i am going out to my back yard now and pick some coconutrs richard in the tropics

@xianan4752 Жыл бұрын

at that time they do not have harmless brand. refrigerator shelf bottled fresh coconut water is the most convenient for me

@MissSilken 12 жыл бұрын

Best bottled coconut water I've tasted is a brand called Cocojal which, sadly, is only produced in India and even there its hard to find. Its the freshest and truest tasting bottled coconut water I've had... and I've had a lot of fresh, straight out of the coconut itself, water to compare it to.

@sirdukeusa3289 8 жыл бұрын

I drink Mira Azul from Thailand, its awesome and I get it at the Dollar Tree for $1 a can

@valcarey2035 6 жыл бұрын

Brenda Morris where

@valcarey2035 6 жыл бұрын

Olivia Bordley 89

@AishwaryaSinger 7 жыл бұрын

Deep coconut water is the tastiest and the best.

@FunkyFresh48 12 жыл бұрын

@ChoskeLosMobstars c20 is the best on that I have tried, and I have tried a bunch of brands.

@nikinique1 10 жыл бұрын

The Zico coconut water tasted nasty the last time i tried it (prob. because of the plastic bottle).

@ThePetalbluelite 11 жыл бұрын

It's best to make coconut kefir with packaged coconut water. If in the UK find kefir grains starter by searching for Organic-Kephir UK. It's quite hard to find fresh coconuts in Europe.

@BaruchHashem 7 жыл бұрын

What about Harmless Coconut Water? It's refrigerated. Have you had that one?

@gloriahaynes6630 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You John Okraw. Great Information!😍

@random5147 8 жыл бұрын

No way I thought the exact same thing natures purified water. Do you think the water could be used to water plants with or to spray on cuttings.

@QuantumOfSolace1 2 жыл бұрын

11 years ago - this video is old now!

@guptac.a.s3376 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for information very helpful

@georgelouis6515 8 жыл бұрын

lol That produce guy is like "what the fuck is this guy doing".

@metaspherz 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just brought home a brown coconut and one of the eyes leaked water in the bag. I came here to find out if the water will still be good to drink. It'd be nice to know what the water should taste like. I assume it should be sweet and coconutty but I've only drank what was in the cans bought at the store. I love the canned variety in my smoothies so I hope that I like the real thing too.

@chrishazzoo 13 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I stumbled on your video. I learned so much. I recently became completely addicted to zico coconut water, and I am dying to try alternatives due too cost. I went through 24 zico packs in 4 days.

@Graceguia 11 жыл бұрын

Hawaii instead of importing to the USA does make a lot of sense if after transport is competitively priced. Miami sells 'em $2 fresh a block from the beach.

@abhishekpunk7 11 жыл бұрын

can anyone help me , i wanna know tender cocount will help to flush off kidney stones and i wanna know more bout its benefits of coconut water and wats it good for ? ty

@Graceguia 11 жыл бұрын

I used to live in the Philippines w/my grandparents, we used to get 'em from our neighbors trees. Yummmmm!

@danahsutton101 9 жыл бұрын

HI John, I think you are near Sacramento? The 99 cent stores have fresh coconuts. Much cheaper than Raley's

@bellapatel910 10 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing good info., My Q's to you - How long box of coconuts stay fresh?, Is there any time limits to finish?, & where to buy box of coconuts & what's price for box?, Pls. let me know.

@Aquarius.Essence313 10 жыл бұрын

I drink the one brand. The best tasting one so far.

@kxp1996 7 жыл бұрын

Okay - Coconut jelly, not meat. Also, Zico is the only coconut water in a cartoon I know of that is not from concentrate and 100% coconut water (no additive). As someone who grew up with coconut trees in my back yard, I don't understand the concept of a bad coconut. When a coconut decays, it will go through different stages, to the point where consumption is not recommended but there are always uses for each stage of a coconut's decay. So, yes if the coconut jelly starts to change colour (like green or tanish) don't consume. But you may be able to get coconut oil from that decaying jelly. Now you know.

@VirantRoss 5 жыл бұрын

*What about Brown coconuts..🤔 C20 Pure Coconut water is good its 100% pure, NUETRAL PH & non GMO. Only downside a can costs over $2 Id love to be able To buy Cocowater by the GALLON!!*

@lsuvien 5 жыл бұрын

Has anyone mentioned nirvana yet? Very good brand.

@loreleiletslivetogether3767 7 жыл бұрын

I read the nutrition label and it says 11 g of carbohydrates per service, not perfect for my ketogenic diet

@Lady_Deadpool 11 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with Goya and Foco. Quick trivia: coconuts and coconut water are natural laxatives :)

@ashleymv2537 10 жыл бұрын

Hi John did you ever try Copra 100% Raw Coconut Water? Just was wondering so I can get your opinion?

@kcgfy81 11 жыл бұрын

One thing I don't like about the tetrapaks are the plastic cap necks! The separate too easily from the container leaving you with a nice spill when you pour yourself a glass.

@MadWeiner 7 жыл бұрын

The O.N.E brand is good,tastes very clean.I also like C2O.

@blueridgepics 6 жыл бұрын

The Zico coconut water that I have been buying says "not from concentrate" on the label.

@diceflawless9115 6 жыл бұрын

Its still pasteurized and heated

@Freethinkers420 6 жыл бұрын

Dice Flawless so it's best to get the actual coconut then? If so, how many paid in one?I need at least 24oz. Lol

@diceflawless9115 6 жыл бұрын

Straight from a YOUNG coconut is best. Only downside is that you have to open it and have all that coconut go to waste if you dont want to eat it.

@Andrey0153 6 жыл бұрын

Ted Carr, a fruitarian, made a video about those young coconuts that you see packaged nicely and cut like that, and he said they heat them anyway to pasteurize them before putting solutions/paint on them; So young coconuts, unless organic or fresh or who knows what, may still be pasteurized actually, making little difference between them and the bottled variety; That doesn't mean they are bad, they are still a great drink and if you enjoy them you should, if there is no other better option like getting them extremely fresh. Apparently you can tell if they've been pasteurized or not especially by the rubbery meat, that's a clear sign; Now I don't know if all that is true, but I feel it may be and it makes sense to me. Still, enjoy your coconuts folks, they're still a healthy choice even when heated a little bit; Great electrolyte drink

@thefitnerd5116 6 жыл бұрын

Okay, so I drank coconut water before and it made me sick. This was bottled; would actual coconut water be better from the coconut water? My Jiujitsu coach told me that raw coconut water is better than bottled in that sense.

@portiaReddy 7 жыл бұрын

The 99cent store and Grocery Outlet have canned, tetra pac, and glass coconut water, including the Glass one shown in this video for 99cents. I buy 10 a week since the price is so great. 100% Thai coconut water 16+ ounces.

@GrdnovGreens 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you very, very much!! Coconuts are Greek to me basically and this helps quite a bit! I live 40 miles from the nearest large city (mine is population 1800), so I'll be making phone calls in hopes to find an Asian market before going to Whole Foods!

@deanbond4926 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, good information...... One point though a coconut has three eyes not two as stated

@debramurganti5601 6 жыл бұрын

What is the best sparkling water for a type 2 diabetic individual?

@bubman1 13 жыл бұрын

O.N.E. is above and beyond and other brand I've tried so far!!!!! No comparison!

@Koala197 12 жыл бұрын

I want a coconut water/juice that does not have a aftertaste, any suggestions?

@fmxfreak1187 12 жыл бұрын

this guy is probably on GatoradeS hit list....GREAT VIDEO!

@shahilagh 7 жыл бұрын

john what about the coconut water packages that are in packages but they r in fridge sections? are they also pastorized?

@Jennikatt 11 жыл бұрын

Spray your produce with cider vinegar, half water, to breakdown the fungicide/benzol stuff he mentioned. Then rinse, before enjoying :)

@beejohnson2569 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing is perfect when packaged. I love and only drink C 2 0. It is 100% juice, only 50 calories per 8 oz serving, no added sugar. It is from Thailand and in a BPA free can. Because it is 100% juice and in a BPA can I find C 2 0 to be the best for on the go and easy access to a healthy beverage. I always purchase from whole foods when on sale 3 for $5. Only 1.66 per 16oz can. I purchase 4 cases every time receiving an additional 10% off for each case. Now 1.50 per can. Many spend easily 2.79 daily for 300 + calories 16 9z sugary soda. Win win for health and cost

@Kl2O 11 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video! Love this guy

@chrishazzoo 13 жыл бұрын

I recently bought some zico from a different store than Costco and they were all sour. The expiration dates were okay but the water was tangy/ sour, I had to return it.

@kssh3387 9 жыл бұрын

You should try Harmless Harvest Organic 100 Percent Raw Coconut Water from Whole Foods!

@PanasonicTooth 7 жыл бұрын

Well it's reassuring they managed to get the word "harmless" in there. I won't make the mistake of buying that pesky "harmful coconut water", that stuff is the pits!

@esthersalim9938 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like Harmless Harvest Coconut water. The taste is almost the same as when you drink it straight from the young coconut.

@Dewey_Boondye420 6 жыл бұрын

he completely neglected to mention this! and its the best packaged coconut water you can buy, followed by taste of nirvana which he did show.

@Dewey_Boondye420 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this with me, i had no idea! but still they lied about the product being organic by u.s standards, its still the only brand im aware of that hasnt been heat treated in some form. preserving the most nutrients and the most benefits aside from cracking a green coconut on your own. still the best tasting too imo.

@poodlestix 5 жыл бұрын

I like the taste, but dang is it expensive!

@quailduk902 5 жыл бұрын

CHAOKOH coconut water is the best tasting product I have tried so far.

@R6bbie 13 жыл бұрын

what kind of water do you drink john? do you drink RO water>???

@zacarchibald3157 3 жыл бұрын

Damn where did time go 😭 he just said 2$ was expensive for coconut water mean while harmless is 5$

@neoniahazelwood9263 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

@gabbygonzaga552 8 жыл бұрын

Should coconuts be organic or is there no need?

@Phantomnightwatcher 12 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason why no one is using Philippines coconuts? After trying coconuts from different places, I find that Philippines coconuts are the best tasting yet no one seem to be bottling them here in North America.

@Bhatmann 8 жыл бұрын

Close the fucking freezer door! You're burning carbon.

@polanco187 5 жыл бұрын

Taste Nirvana premium coconut water from Thailand in 23'6 Fl oz glass bottles. Not from concetrate. Yes, it is sweet. $4.94 online.

@chatsu5441 11 жыл бұрын

I bought one from the market for 30 cent(10 baht) for one brown coconut...lol

@poopheada 12 жыл бұрын

Jon, How did you get 150 lbs of coconut back from HI to CA, agriculture checks?

@michaelonello1022 6 жыл бұрын

great video John..!

@travisbavisss 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I've been getting into coconut water, and just tried the Naked one. Not really a fan, but it's good chilled. Hopefully I can find some Thai coconuts, so far I've only seen the brown ones. Might be a bit challenging being that i'm in Alaska. :(

@bobjamer8956 8 жыл бұрын

1:09 No doubt, a "Ma Shitty" is the best for opening coconuts!...lol! :)

@cyberwolfsjt 6 жыл бұрын

Video title is misleading...host seems more interested in promoting drinking coconut water straight from coconut than actually giving us best bottled/canned coconut water to drink...I have no interest in harvesting actual coconuts just to get single glass of coconut water...currently to me goya coconut water with pulp is best tasting but it does have alot of sugar for sweet taste...I'm actually looking for alternate brands of coconut water that taste really good but don't have alot of sugar, etc.

@showyourpower 9 жыл бұрын

My son's oncologist recommended coconut water to help replenish electrolytes. He suggested Harmless Harvest that you can only get at Whole Foods. It is untreated and unpasteurized. Does this mean it may have bacteria that could potentially infect an immunocompromised person or will it help build up his immune system?

@Freethinkers420 6 жыл бұрын

Theresa Sullivan hows it going with that?

@loveandsprinkles0005 6 жыл бұрын

It will help build the immune system so you good

@jmarcus110 11 жыл бұрын

Game, Set, Match..."Harmless Harvest Raw Coconut Water" !!!!!

@2008calander 11 жыл бұрын

If its pasturized isn't the only thing left sugar water?

@edylcnostrebor9722 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information

@shakaama 9 жыл бұрын

omg you have another channel?

@sylviag313 5 жыл бұрын

Do a sfv

@yxankiroy9920 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@yardsnacker 13 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the new C20, only 200 calories, and not too sweet. I think it tastes the most like a sweet thai coconut. But it is in a can!

@OldWorldNobility 12 жыл бұрын

I love O.N.E. and VitaCoCo. ZICO tastes terrible to me. I'd love to try fresh coconut water some time, but some how, I doubt the D.O.T. would believe that a machete on my truck is for opening coconuts.

@cindyfarmer2005 11 жыл бұрын

How do you make coconut water out of coconut with flake/

@rawmark 11 жыл бұрын

No, I'm trying to keep you and everyone else safe. If you can find coconut water in glass then go for it. Otherwise, split open a coconut and enjoy the water and the meat inside. No BPA for me.

@SpaceNerdJessica 11 жыл бұрын

Also, where i live right now ONE coconut water is $1

@raakhoraagchannel8533 4 жыл бұрын

Expairi date kitni hoti jai iski

@anonymoustube1 8 жыл бұрын

that was hella informative! haha thank you!

@TruthofDilly 7 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@ChoskeLosMobstars 12 жыл бұрын

so c20 is good? i just order a 12 case

@Meatalhalic 11 жыл бұрын

12:33 Jelly meat it's such a treat. He made a Dr Dr. Seuss.

@93thewolves 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@joanneramos3378 10 жыл бұрын

I know that young coconuts which are green ave more water content. The Thai coconut is too sweet. I tried two brand names, Goya and Vita Coco coconut water. Vita Coco tastes better. It is expensive, Try to purchase it when it is on sale.

@jayfrye4735 8 жыл бұрын

where do you get these brands

@joanneramos3378 8 жыл бұрын

I was at Smith's Market, Glaziers, and Walmart. I was lucky they were on sale or discounted On the days I went.

@jayfrye4735 8 жыл бұрын

OK thanks I'm going to check at whole foods and traders Joe