Source: Nature's Pride

How should I store coconuts?

Store coconuts in a cool (12-15°C) dry place. Then they will keep for several months.

Fresh coconut left over? Store fresh coconut in the fridge for another 2-3 days.

Once opened, you can keepcoconut water in the fridge for 1-3 days. For the exact storage period, follow the storage advice on the packaging.

Once opened, coconut milk can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

Once opened, coconut cream (santen) can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Once opened, coconut fat can be kept outside the fridge for 3 to 6 months.

Coconut flour, once opened, can be kept in the pantry for more than a year.

How do I know if the coconut is no longer good?

The coconut is mouldy, dry or rancid. You can recognise this decay by looking, smelling or tasting.

How do I clean a coconut?

The coconut has three 'eyes', just like a bowling ball. Two 'eyes' are close together, the third eye is separate.

You can pierce the third, soft eye with a screwdriver and a hammer. Tap the back of the screwdriver with the hammer; a few gentle taps should suffice. On a fresh coconut, you will hear a hissing sound when you pierce the flesh, this is a good sign.

You can pour off the coconut water and drink it or store it.

Next, use the hammer to crack the coconut. Use a spoon or sharp kitchen knife to loosen the pulp from the husk.

How long can I store a coconut?

Fresh coconut

Whole coconut
Cool place: several months

Cut
Refrigerator: 2-3 days

Coconut water

Unopened:
See t.h.t. and storage advice on packaging
Opened:
Refrigerator: 1-3 days

Coconut milk

Unopened:
Refrigerator: See t.h.t. on packaging

Opened:
Refrigerator: 4 days
Freezer: 3 months

Coconut cream

Unopened:
Storeroom: See t.h.t. on packaging

Opened:
Refrigerator: 1 month
Freezer: 3 months

Coconut fat

Unopened:
Refrigerator: See t.h.t. on packaging

Opened:
Storeroom: 3-6 months

Coconut flour

Unopened:
Storeroom: See t.h.t. on packaging

Opened:
Store cupboard: more than 1 year