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Coconut kefir vs coconut water
Posted by:
jonl138
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Date: July 23, 2009 04:08AM Can someone please explain what the difference is between Coconut kefir and coconut water? Is the kefir more nutritious? Is it safe to drink the water directly from the coconut?
Thanks, Jon Re: Coconut kefir vs coconut water
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: July 23, 2009 03:27PM jon,
Coconut water is not just safe, it's very nutritious, being full of electrolytes and other minerals. It can ferment as it's quite perishable, so it should be drunk fresh. Though I've never tried it, I've heard of coconut kefir, which is a fermented coconut beverage made from raw coconut milk(water + pureéd flesh) and a probiotic starter. Try doing a search at goneraw.com or one of those other sites,; I know they have ideas for coconut kefir. Good luck! Re: Coconut kefir vs coconut water
Posted by:
EZ rider
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Date: July 23, 2009 04:07PM I frequently blend the young coconut juice (water) and the pulp together and promptly drink the mix as fresh as possible. I considered making the drink into a Kefir but decided against it because of the fresh aspect. To make the kefir it is necessary to add the starter and then let it ferment for anywhere between 6 and 48 hours depending on the amount of fermentation desired. IMO this loses one of the coconuts best features - its freshness and I decided not to do that. My decision may not be the right one for you but I'm comfortable with it as right for me. Re: Coconut kefir vs coconut water
Posted by:
brian1cs
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Date: July 24, 2009 06:35AM Jonl138, you don't need kefir when you eat a low fat raw vegan diet somewhere in the percentages of 80 carbs, 10 protein, 10 fats with your main source of calories coming from fruits. Re: Coconut kefir vs coconut water
Posted by:
loeve
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Date: July 24, 2009 12:02PM jonl138 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Can someone please explain what the difference is > between Coconut kefir and coconut water? Is the > kefir more nutritious? Is it safe to drink the > water directly from the coconut? > Thanks, > Jon I've never made kefir but have read of how fermentation can be used in coconut oil production and alcohol drinks. I gather coconut kefir is made by fermenting coconut meat and/or water typically using a starter. Coconut will ferment on its own as well with varying results. A perfectly fresh coconut will make a hissing sound when pierced (like a vacuum packed jar). Otherwise coconuts are often partially fermented when cracked. The water can have a touch of it or be downright putrid. I have my limits! Some nuts need to be tossed. -brad Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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