UFC Refresh Coconut Water, 1l (Pack of 6)

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This company produces various juices bycold-pressing whole fruits and vegetables, does not add artificial additives andflavors, no extracts, sugars nor fillers. This brand’s coconut water is pure, using Thai coconut (the sweet variety), and absolutely nothing else added.

Of these listed above, Vita Coco Pure Coconut Water although costing more than the rest, seems to be most people’s favorite brand. Coconut Water Brands Sold In Costco

Coconut Water Brands Sold In Costco

Costco does produce quite a few good products with their signature brand Kirkland. Unfortunately, the Kirkland’s coconut water is not one of them. As the name implies, the coconut water is “sweetened”. Most consumers found Kirkland’s coconut water to be too sweet for their liking, lowering its review rating to just 2.5 to 3 stars. Best Coconut Water Brands For 2018 Many non-organic coconuts are preserved for transporting to the United States by dipping them in known carcinogens— formaldehyde or sodium metabisulphite. These chemicals may seep into, and poison the coconut meat and water. Hold these thoughts in mind and we will go into brands that use the above method whichare to be avoided. High Pressure Processing

With only 35 calories per serving, no fat and no sugar added, you can drink this brand without guilt. Like a real coconut, it is thirst-quenching, tastes fresh, unsweetened and very close to the real thing. As with many of these honest brands, there are no preservatives whatsoever so products must always be kept away from heat, or preferably chilled. And … it is best drank chilled! Vita Coco:Touted as being “100% pure,” this brand pasteurizes its coconut water with heat and contains added sweeteners. They also have a Café version which contains carrageenan – which is an emulsifier that may wreak havoc on gut health. Nutrient-dense water comes from young green coconut. As the one-seeded drupe ages, the nutrients seep into the meat of the coconut. Therefore, the water loses its nutritional value and also becomes more acidic.

GOYA:This brand spent mega dollars on fighting GMO labeling in California. They use heat pasteurization with added preservatives, including sugar. Naked Juice Coconut Water:This Pepsico brand uses water from mature coconuts and then flash pasteurizes using heat. They have faced a class action lawsuit for using synthetic substances and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their produce while labeling deceptively. C2O:This brand uses high heat pasteurization up to 120 degree Celsius with the product in their steel and aluminum cans. Young coconut is supposed to give a mild taste of freshness and is naturally sweet. Most manufacturers use maturecoconut or pasteurized coconut water, altering the taste then add flavors and sugar to sweeten or mask the taste. The result is disaster! Conventional ProcessingThat Ruin Coconut Water UFC Refresh Coconut Water is 100% natural, produced from carefully selected fresh coconuts harvested from Thailand’s “coconut belt” areas where the best coconuts are cultivated. With no added sugar, UFC Refresh 100% Coconut Water is a Superior Taste Award winner with 2 golden stars recognition. It is the perfect choice for natural rehydration with a remarkable refreshing taste.

Although this is not pure coconut water, it tastes almost like the real thing, only richer and more flavorful. It has no synthetic ingredients added, doesn’t use artificial sweeteners nor preservatives, is not pasteurized, and has very low calories (only 5 per 8oz serving). It is sweetened with stevia and erythritol (low GI). Coconut water taste is very personal, whether it’s fresh or adulterated. Some people don’t even like the taste of fresh coconut water but love the altered taste of a denatured brand. The following brands arerecommended for their taste, quality, nutrients and flavor that are closest to the real thing. Trader Joe’s coconut water is 100% pure from Thailand (the sweet variety). They use the HPP method and are stored refrigerated so I would add them to this list. The taste is great, like the real thing, and the price is unbelievable too! Coconut water is considered a juice, although it's lower in calories and sugar than most—assuming it's unflavored and doesn't include added sweeteners, of course. It delivers a lot of electrolytes (think potassium, sodium, and manganese), which help your body maintain its proper fluid and blood volume levels. If you're drinking coconut water as a post-workout beverage, it's certainly better for you than a lot of sugary sports drinks, but it's no better hydrating than plain old water. It does, however, have more potassium than a banana: 16 ounces of coconut water has about 800 mg, a banana has 326 mg. The more you know! What can I use coconut water for? Coco Hydro by Big Tree: This brand is different from the rest, as it comes in powdered form which theymarket as “light” and “travels easily”. You add waterto reconstitute it. However, to process evaporation requires heat, which means some nutrients may be destroyed in the process.

Top 5 Coconut Waters

So there you have it, mention of 22 brands, the ones that are recommended, to totally avoid and the other brands that can be considered if you have no other choices. Having denatured its natural taste and flavor,themanufacturers add artificial flavors or sweeteners to try correcting the taste.