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Article: Fresh coconut is a real treat: ; Pick ones that feel heavy for their size

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February 16, 2000
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What consumers commonly associate with the word "coconut" is the inside of the green fibrous fruit. Its covering has been hacked off with a machete to expose the hairy, brown shell and thin skin that protects the treasure within: the sweet, snow-white meat and silky, smooth coconut juice (though milky, it is not to be confused with actual coconut milk; see below). Coping with a fresh coconut involves a steep learning curve. That said, nothing compares with freshly flaked coconut or fresh coconut milk.

- TO SELECT: Coconuts are available in produce aisles year- round. Lift the coconut; it should feel heavy for its size. Shake it; listen for liquid jostling inside.

Examine the three eye holes ...

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