Coconut Water Interactions Overview

Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside green, immature coconuts. As the coconut matures, this water decreases and is replaced by coconut meat. The fluid content in immature coconuts ranges from about 500-1000 mL. Unlike coconut water, coconut milk is produced from an emulsion of the grated meat and water of a mature coconut. Coconut water has a pH ranging from 4.2 to 6 and contains various electrolytes, with sodium concentrations in commercial coconut water ranging from 0.7 to 46.3 mEq/L, typically around 5-10 mEq/L. Potassium concentrations range from 35 to 82 mEq/L, chloride from 21 to 63 mEq/L, glucose from 1.2 to 2.8 grams/L, calcium from 5 to 17 mEq/L, and magnesium from 5 to 25 mEq/L. Additionally, coconut water is rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, benzaldehydes, amino acids, and phenolic acids, which contribute to its health benefits.