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Green coconuts, also referred to as water coconuts are young coconuts with very soft meat inside. They're more often found in the tropics. Select coconuts that are free of cracks or mold, that are heavy for their size, and that have lots of water in them when you shake them. To crack one, hit it along its equator with a blunt instrument, pouring off the water when the first crack appears

J&C's Varieties: Coconuts (#40), EZ Open, Green Coconuts

Nutrition: Some protein and small amounts of vitamin B and vitamin C; source of phosphorus, calcium and niacin

Equivalents: 1 whole = 3-4 cups grated; 1 tablespoon grated dry = 1 ½ tablespoons fresh grated; 6 cups grated = 1 pound.