How to easily tell if a coconut is fresh

Easily Tell if a Coconut Is Fresh

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Don't use if shell is cracked.

Don't use if shell is cracked.

Definitely avoid if there is mold.

Definitely avoid if there is mold.

Shake the coconut to see if there's liquid. If there's none, don't use it.

Wash. There are three eyes at the top. Carefully use a skewer or the fine point of a knife to locate the eye that can be pierced.

Wash. There are three eyes at the top. Carefully use a skewer or the fine point of a knife to locate the eye that can be pierced.

Insert straw and cautiously take a sip. If fresh, don't discard the water. The fresh, cool water is refreshing and nutritious. Note: this is not coconut cream which is made with the flesh.

Insert straw and cautiously take a sip. If fresh, don't discard the water. The fresh, cool water is refreshing and nutritious. Note: this is not coconut cream which is made with the flesh.

The shell is exceeding hard. To crack, place in regular plastic bag and drop to a hard surface or, pi\u00f1ata style, carefully, carefully whack with a hammer. Thanks for viewing. http://goo.gl/wRi61C

The shell is exceeding hard. To crack, place in regular plastic bag and drop to a hard surface or, piñata style, carefully, carefully whack with a hammer. Thanks for viewing. http://goo.gl/wRi61C

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