Everything You Need To Know About Coconuts - Coconut Milk, Oil, Sugar, Water, & More!

There are lots of coconut products at the grocery store, so I wanted to review all of the options. Lots of people ask me about coconut milk from the can versus from the carton, and there is a big difference. There's a couple different types of coconut oil, with cold pressed being my favorite. Coconut sugar is a fantastic low glycemic sweetener that has a really nice caramel flavor. Coconuts are a healthy saturated fat loaded with MCT's and lauric acid, so hopefully you try out some of these products yourself. Mad love..Bobby, Dessi, Rose, and Art! XOXO
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[@3stars880]

Hi , I am from kerala,India (kerala means land of 🌴 coconut trees). In my house in kerala we have coconut trees so we have fresh coconut every time and always have a stock of homemade oil. From my childhood onwards I am hearing that coconut is not good for health but now people saying coconut is good and seeing coconut based products in USA stores I feel really proud , at last our coconut got recognition .

[@twinkitten1]

3 Stars that nice😌, from the Caribbean here and coconuts are a staple, we all grew up with the coconut man coming around selling fresh pick coconuts for water or jelly and many people has a coconut tree(s) 🌴 at home.....

[@dpanin1419]

I love coconut water especially the ones I tried in Puerto Rico. Opening a fresh coconut that was previously in the fridge was sooo good. Any coconut water I’ve tried from the States pale in comparison even the whole coconut ones.

[@BluJns]

💞welcome

[@Rachelx0]

I'm Indian from California. I remember when I was younger people use to make fun of me for using coconut oil in my hair and now everyone does it lol .

[@PhillyGirl-pt3vq]

Coconut is a superfood! It’s so very good for you and that’s the whole coconut 🥥 ❤👏🏻👏🏻

[@rosabaskerville3876]

Thank you bobby for the reminder about the bacteria in our mouths. You guys are always making our lives better by teaching us important information ❤️

[@maggieb4416]

Hey guys! It’s coconut overload🥥🥥🥥🤪✌🏼Coconut is a flavor I always enjoy! Whether it’s in sweet treats or baking or as a milk product or even water! Love me some coconut🥥🥥🥥🥥❤️

[@robertjackson9601]

Glad you mentioned the issue with putting a spoon from your mouth back into the yogart. Same is true with your fingers and cheese. Touching with your bare hands then back into your fridge reduces shelf life.

[@thesunnyedge]

Love the thorough breakdown of ingredients! Thanks for all the info!

[@ez-g3090]

Lets talk on social media.

[@annmarie4794]

You are a powerhouse of knowledge. Got your cookbook and I love it. Desi (probably spelled wrong) recipes are just wonderful too! Rose is so lucky to have a great head start in life by earring the right foods.

[@chriscannon6802]

This is crazy - I was literally just going to ask for a video on this!! Thx

[@Mojo_jojogirl]

You are my go to! You haven't disappointed yet! Thank you for making this plain!

[@annettesallee2209]

I love your style, you quickly get to the point! Easy to watch

[@nesreenabdelfattah5342]

Your videos are all amazing and very beneficial I never skip one of them .. looking forward for more and more 👍👍👍

[@vickiefisher6587]

I love that I’m still catching up on your lessons from A YEAR BACK 😂🤣 I really need this one. I’ve got CREAM not MILK & clueless what to make with it 🙏❤️ 🥥 🌴

[@antoniajagodic]

I adore Coconut - and this tips were helpful 💕

[@christinawilde3225]

Thank you so much for doing all things coconut! I use both Coconut and Almond milk but 2 out of my 4 kids are nut free and try to use Coconut milk more. Please do more Coconut milk/product Bob Flav approved and Coconut flour recipes!Thanks for your time and passion too ❤

[@willothewispl]

I use a lot of cocoanut products too. That was good to know that the Cocoanut milk I use is ok. Have dairy allergies so cocoanut it is.

[@julesgeremaia2575]

Love Love Love your videos...I watch every one of them. I have had coconut water out of a young coconut once and its amazing. They are hard to find down her on the Gulf but hopefully those great ingredients will make their way to us soon.

[@beautyofthailand7393]

I live in Thailand and your video was very informative. I buy similar items from the local street vendor and make my own coconut yogurt.

[@sormariaburton9113]

Ive learned so much from watching your videos ive actually turned my family on to them its so hard knowing from packaging whats good n whats not but you've helped me so much I. Still in the learning process im only 5 days in better n cleaner eating but I hope to do better n help others also love what you do ❤💯🤙 your appreciated

[@bweikie]

I clicked on this so fast because my hubby has been trying to tell me coconut oil is bad for me and a quick search turns up both arguments - for and against. Now, I totally trust your input as I've come to know the channel, but I wonder where I could find the TRUE facts on using oil for cooking, baking and drinking. Thanks for the video! Best wishes.

[@psalmwarrior7893]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3XCgGuCptuohdk Dr Berg is a great source of info too.

[@dinamicco853]

Thanks for all the great tips. I really enjoy all your videos.

[@mingkee27]

I used to eat coconut (and the juice inside) when I was in Hong Kong. I think the flesh is delicious with little sweetness. Coconut oil has its unique aroma but I never thought it has a lot of benefits. Don't worry about sat fat because it can be fully dissolved in the mouth with just saliva. The magic hasn't stopped there. It can even help dementia because it has MCT which can be converted to ketones in liver which your brain loves it

[@cieloazul4552]

Thanks, I bought coconut clusters from Costco and I love them, I will try the coconut ice cream 🍨 good video 👍🏼

[@marygray1266]

John

[@LaChicaMermelada]

HI, new follower here. I needed a class about coconut milk, cream, yogurt, and I found you. I have been looking for a product without lecithin and guar gum. I appreciate this video because it opened my eyes a lot to understand what to look for. Thank you for this class. 🙏 God bless you.

[@ramitmathur27m]

What a nice and informative video on coconut👍

[@tomarcrauswell5613]

I love that you just happened to have 2 spoons in your pocket 😂

[@Brian_est_]

🤣🤣

[@rebeccapescador5848]

🤣😬🙀😂😅🤣

[@b.robins7305]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😍😍😍😍 Right

[@BeegirlsHoneyHouse]

No mistaking the value of planning ahead.

[@advex4428]

What, are you not going shopping with cutlery in your pocket 😮 That's so weird 😅

[@robyt9542]

I love everything coconut. I wished I could froth coconut milk as I do with my whole milk. I love cappuccino

[@NickiMoon]

Please keep them coming. You’re absolutely correct. As a Jamaican we love cooking with coconut cream or coconut milk. We love the natural coconut water from the jelly and the soft meat. Bottle coconut water doesn’t taste the same and it’s expensive more than the natural coconut 🌴brought a case of coconut water and throw it out after trying one. Thank you

[@willothewispl]

Yes, I agree. I cannot find a good tasting cocoanut water so I do not buy it.

[@womanofgod2948]

I'm so happy that I live in the Caribbean where there are coconuts galore! Purchasing coconut milk powder and having coconut milk in the can is a sin, its unheard of 🤣 I also make coconut oil myself. 😇

[@DonyaLane]

How do you make the coconut oil? Do you have to have a special press for that?

[@womanofgod2948]

@@DonyaLane Nope, no press is required. All you need is a pot, a big bowl and lots of patience. There are videos on KZbin telling you how to make it.

[@DonyaLane]

@@womanofgod2948 , cool... will check it out. Thanks!

[@MK-jq8xl]

Same, I’m from the Philippines and we use the real deal. No cans, powder or from cartons.

[@imdancingforever5215]

Indonesia 🇮🇩 too 👍🏻

[@elir3580]

Hola Bobby, me encantan tus videos he aprendido mucho. En mi país usamos leche de coco para preparar comida de mar.🤗

[@Aepek]

I actually have an ”allergy” to xantham gum, guar gum, etc....and wish they would quit putting “stuff” in our food that doesn’t NEED to be in there. Thx for these vid “types....VERY HELPFUL to me👍🏻

[@racheli2598]

Aepek how do you know you have an allergy to that? What type of reactions do you have?

[@Aepek]

Rachel I Hi, thx for commenting. For me, here’s a “basic rundown” on what happens if I eat foods, or even take medication that uses these as “binders/fillers”...(w/o going into more detail or personal medical history/experiences.....just giving “tiny recap”) What happens when I “eat” anything w/ xanthum gum & guar gum, horrible intense stomach pains, breakout in hives (which also hinders my breathing), as well as, horrible migraines, & diarrhea etc....issues. I also ended up getting an intestinal blockage from eating too much guar gum once, which required surgery to “fix”. Not a fun day, needless to say when end up eating stuff that has the ingredients; & the symptoms can last for days/weeks. These “items” are considered & registered w/ the FDA as “GRAS”: Generally Recognized As Safe. For most ppl I’d say that’s probably true, since artificial sugars, sugar alcohols, & substances as Guar Gum, Xanthun Gum are used in a LOT of FOODS, MEDICINES, etc.... I just have “other” medical issues that compounds the affects on my health. Hope this helped you..... Cheers ✌🏼

[@racheli2598]

Aepek aww thanks for sharing and glad you were able to figure out what bothers you so much that sounds awful!

[@main2333]

Agreed. Just shake or blend if it separates

[@willothewispl]

@@Aepek Hi, I have all kinds of food allergies. I always had the dairy and citrus and nut allergies. But in the last 30 years I have developed so many more. I told my Dr that I think it is from all the additives they are putting in our food. I did eat most nuts growing up, and until about 20 years ago. But all these other new ones popping up. It is absolutely insane. And tons of people are getting all kinds of the same allergies.

[@ivettesantana4319]

i had 3 bowls of my coconut ice cream today and am not a binge eater lol. Loving a coconut video!

[@beckamcmillan3984]

coconut ice cream???? Can u share ur recipe?

[@KaoV1983]

Love coconut! Thanks again

[@SandraHernandez-ws5gz]

You guys are amazing always get a good laugh when watching your videos that coconut was alive 😂😂

[@KatKamalani]

Loving these videos!! Hence why i love making healthy videos lol

[@motherofthreeb6337]

I've been using the carton coconut milk for years to bake; no problems! YES you can cook with it. I also use it in my mashed potatoes! 😋😋😋

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

I love you trying this in the store..

[@catherinesmith932]

Always interesting and helpful, thanks much! 😊

[@colettejaques2559]

Thank you so much for the knowledge...your so helpful 🎉

[@carolrobinson9897]

I’m enjoying all your videos!

[@Jenna-mw9nr]

This was really helpful. Thank you!

[@avapilsen]

This is such a useful video. Very enjoyable too. THANK YOU!

[@kimerae53]

Luv luv your info. Wish I knew years ago. New to FlavCity from PA.

[@pennyh6293]

What about the "coconut smiles?' I love those as a snack! They were to the left of the shredded coconut. Do you recommend those? Thanks! Love your videos!

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

Always great info on this channel. Coconuts and some mysteries revealed. And it is real, experienced info, lived, not imagined. That means that we have real life info to use. Thank you. -Jeff Goes Random

[@aalberto4961]

Thank you for your great info!!🙏 Funny how I was just thinking of buying coconut and I saw your video 😊

[@jaewilly1]

I love your bubbly and informative presentation

[@brianamurar6222]

What about Coconut aminos?

[@OCHollywood949]

That exist???

[@ooocarniegirlooo]

Yesssss! What Hollywood said 👍💗🎠

[@brightsidexchoke]

Bobby always recommends the Coconut Secret's coconut aminos.

[@cherylmason3161]

Harmless harvest is the absolute BEST

[@MiamiCoffee2023]

Hey Bobby from MIAMI! Way ahead of you, I buy all of GT’s superfoods. Thank you for trying the COCOYO Yogurt. 😋

[@karaquick3084]

so helpful! so funny trying the yogurt out in the store!

[@toddcrockett5957]

I love the organic coconut crème powder in my coffee.

[@meisreallymyname]

"Homie don't play that." Haha classic! Haven't heard that in a while.

[@hahna77]

In Living Color's "Homie" the Clown 🤣

[@hoodboxoffice]

He stealing from Damon Wayans who trademark the years ago

[@lottie1144]

If you’re ever in Southern California you really should go to the Fermentation Farm. It’s a small store with delicious made in house fermented foods and other whole healthy eats. They also have a delicious little restaurant. Try their grass fed beef chili and homemade kombucha! They even offer how to classes.

[@rachellepeterson6225]

I tried it...it's strong! The harmless coconut water here on my island is $8- a bottle...I decided to pass on coconut water when it's out of season on the island.

[@tsilbaugh5314]

So informative! I love it!

[@salliebeard1899]

Thank you for sharing ❤️💗 Love, love the 🥥 coconut everything....🤗👏💖💞💃💃💃

[@michelepeters5196]

hey Bobbie can you do a video on probiotics? I take them but not sure if I am taking the right ones and i would really love to know more about them and what works best and why. Thanks to you and Art I love all the video's and have learned so much.

[@gracieallen5366]

Love you both, always a great job. Thank you so very mucho.❣🙋🏻‍♀️

[@swapy27]

Bobby the Embe brand coconut milk in Walmart is also pure. No guar gum. I scanned on your app and it shows approved !!

[@Puppylove82-gv3gm]

I love that one! I put it in my coffee. Walmart is the only grocery store that carries it around here. I hope they never stop!

[@Ramyapad19]

Will buy all when am in usa in may love your stories and food made me hungry as always love your hauls videos soooooooooooooo much drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@gegegrace795]

The moment when screws open the coconut yogurt and says “I have to try this” O.O Also, great way to figure out if you should just get one or go for more when it comes to a new product.

[@1010juanita]

Thanks never tried, I will buy it.

[@emilyandrade1071]

First time watching your videos, love them, I am a new subscriber

[@kazzicup]

I don't mind pasta bolognese smelling of coconut, so I would use the vergin coconut oil. I adore the smell of coconut!

[@christianearnaert1502]

Can you do a video on your smoothies please!

[@IMissMrKitty]

Yes please!

[@shanevest4228]

I grew up on the island of Trinidad. Climbed coconut trees. Made coconut oil.

[@AshGurl2897]

I've heard good things about 'coconut smiles' just to your right there.

[@betty2212]

I just discovered you... thank you, I love the tutorial on good vs bad oils to get, regarding coconut, olive and avacado.

[@jackiedandy5144]

Thank you very much doing video for us. Your video fantastic helping to me to healthy grocery shop. I don't have time to read all those ingredients, important thing is I really don't know which is good,which is bad for me. This is really good point of all your sharing videos, then my healthy shopping study. Thank You soooooooo much 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewalejandrapena3783]

I used the carton coconut milk once for a recipe and it came out horrible, and now I know why. Thank you for pointing out the difference!

[@tree.65]

Did I miss coconut butter? How is it made and what can I do with it in recipes? Does it compare to almond butter and peanut butter or dairy butter? Thanks for this coconut video!

[@fishtales2597]

Hi new subbie, been watching lots of your videos and learning a lot, pity here in the UK we dont have a Pantry isle like this one at our supermarket so was wondering if packet shredded coconut would be ok and what to look for thanx

[@susanroldan1133]

I love young coconuts the water is so refreshing !! the meat is so great. I get them at my local Asian market.

[@joyfulmn]

Does this kind of coconut have the hard shell removed or is that just some kind of wrapping over a whole coconut?

[@susanroldan1133]

@@joyfulmn yes it has a hard shell and there is like a shrink wrap.

[@joyfulmn]

@@susanroldan1133 thank you

[@kimdawcatgirl]

I love Silk unsweetened, non vanilla coconut milk! Can't wait to try all these other coconut products!

[@Lavidadeunacuarentona]

It has seed oil’s unfortunately

[@rubybanuelos3634]

And it might contain carrageenan.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

@@rubybanuelos3634 it doesn't contain carrageenan, but it does have sunflower lecithin, which is an omega 6.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

@@Lavidadeunacuarentona not seed oils but sunflower lecithin from seed oil which is an omega 6 unfortunately.

[@ladybluu]

Very informative thank you the “homie don’t play that” and “narco style”😂😂 I have to sub!

[@michellekerns1191]

Totally appreciate your videos, thank you and God bless!

[@mef8650]

Finally I found it! Thanks!

[@alimatuyusif9072]

Wow u hv brought back memories from when I went to Thailand. Their coconut tastes delicious.

[@denpasarmoon5994]

Alimatu Yusif Thai 🇹🇭 coconuts taste way better than their counterparts from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Indonesia 🇮🇩 , Malaysia 🇲🇾 or 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jerrylearn8266]

Hi Bobby. My girlfriend has highblood pressure and is salt sensitive . We never hear you talk about the salt content in frozen foods and or premade spaghetti sauce and canned foods. Love your channel, we've learned quite a bit from you. But what's up with you not addressing the sodium content?

[@SBakall2]

I buy most of my coconut milk and creams from the Asian markets.. A few varieties are super clean and I find the quality is 100x better than these non-Asian brands. Have you ever tried any of the Asian brands?

[@naveenpadavalla9606]

No please suggest few

[@loveinpeace1214]

I also heard some in Caribbean/African stores has some good ones too! I didn't know about the Asian markets thank you!

[@GrapeApe66]

Can you please provide names of coconut cream you think are good. Thx in advance 👍

[@nice9992]

I have a question please, how about Thai kitchen coconut /The kind of Red box, is it good or not, please let me know, thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@user-oy1yf9el3c]

Would the Thai Kitchen box be ok for cold cereals? More convenient and always available from my local Walmart. Thanks.

[@totoandtutu]

I love coconut! Thank you!

[@AldoSchmedack]

Nice the store allows you to do this as it helps us ALL including them!

[@marlenemullet]

Thanks for your informative videos! Is coconut sugar the same as coconut palm sugar?

[@hildy5982]

This dude is going to live to be 110. I can’t quite watching the videos. On my first week of changes to what I buy and eat.

[@arthurvelasquez9106]

Hi bobby love the content like always and i have 2 questions when looking at the ingredients list it says peanut oil is it ok to consume or not or should I look for organic peanut oil or expeller press? And when looking at the list and it shows exactly like this soy sauce (water,soybeans,rice,salt) is it ok to consume or should I look for it to say organic soybeans or expeller press?

[@armenianarm4407]

Cocoyo is young coconut kefir. Expensive, but very good. I put chia seeds and berries in it overnight and add some walnuts or almonds or pumpkin seeds on it in the morning for breakfast

[@MK-jq8xl]

I’m Asian, I grate and make my own coconut milk from the coconut itself. It’s taste different from cans or cartons. We do not have coconut in cans back home so I like the real deal.

[@ariellarosenberg3284]

Great video. Thank you!!

[@515aleon]

My understanding: you can make coconut milk beverage with a can of coconut milk and 4 cans of water (or alternatively 2 cups of shredded coconuts and 4 cans of water. Also heard you can make from coconut cream, but don't know the ratios. Yes, I've had coconut water from a coconut, but not from a store--roadside stand in Key West. Quite a lot better than from a bottle.

[@missterry626]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@pauscleanliving839]

I happen to love everything coconut!

[@toronadoxp]

great Coco info!

[@peppermint5822]

hello from Japan! pleease tell me why vinegar is not good in pickles. Great to end the day with your feed!

[@Getitgirl816]

It inhibits the fermenting process.

[@peppermint5822]

@@RedErin Good morning from Japan and thank-you for your information about the vinegar! Japanese ppl have alot of positive look regarding vinegar and I thought I had to get rid of the garkins I had. Thank-you for the reply!

[@peppermint5822]

@@Getitgirl816Good morning to you from Japan, and thank-you for the reply! I got into looking up vinegar like crazy last night and was asked to throw away the 2 big jars of pickles I had left. Thanks again！

[@iashakezula]

One year later... I love coconut. I grew up with them since we had 2 coconut tree in our yard . So I miss fresh coconut the most as an adult. You can survive with coconut if you are stuck in an island with it 😉

[@amandalashley3819]

I like to use coconut Palm sugar on my oatmeal, yum!

[@robertjackson9601]

Great for baking also

[@LJ-uq7eh]

Do you have an opinion to buy best veggies, fruits, tuna fish, shrimp, etc. as fresh, canned, or frozen? Also, is canned chicken (Sam’s) good for you? As always, enjoy your helpful videos

[@icowle85]

Native Forrest simple is on Amazon and a decent price. I bought a flat of 12.

[@glenda316]

Hey. Love your videos and recipes!!!!! At my krogers in Louisville. Splenda has a new sweetener out called Splenda Naturals Stevia. Only 2 ingredients erythritol and stevia leaf extract!! Bobby approved?

[@elliee216]

Hi, do you think coconut has to be organic? I always thought since it says a hard shell, it does not have to be organic. I have been learning a lot from you and thanks for the KZbin videos and Instagram Thanks

[@Cacti88]

Coconut palm trees can get infested with the white fly insect and are treated with a systematic pesticide called imidicloprid so the thick shell would no protect the fruit so i would buy organic

[@zerlegen3919]

Can you use coconut milk in a can in a smoothie or would you recommend the coconut milk in a container for that?

[@imadodgerfan2475]

Can you please show us how to crack open a coconut for the meat and water?❤️

[@bigeric8334]

Get a man and he should be able to do it

[@tijuanatripplet3642]

I remember seeing a KZbin video on how to open a young coconut. Do you see the link for a coconut jack?

[@denpasarmoon5994]

I set mine on my driveway and hack the top off with a cleaver

[@maryannkent42]

Hammer and screwdriver to get water out. Also buy very young white coconuts. There soft and crack easier

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you.

[@thestarinthesky_]

You’re awesome ❤️love you thank you so much 🙏🏽💚