Coconuts

[Coolexplosion]

For those of you that get coconuts, where do you get them? I have yet to find an organic young thai coconut or organic coconut water. In fact, I have seen a grand total of seven coconuts in my search. Just wondering since I know there are a couple of books out there that heavily use coconuts and coconut water. Thanks.

[natieya]

I found mine at HEB grocery store. Where are you located?

[livin]

I find them at Whole Foods, although sometimes they aren't there for weeks at a time, so I usually buy a few at a time when I see them. I've also stumbled upon them at my local Wal Mart sometimes. I like to drink the water thru a straw straight from the coconut, then eat the meat.

[Coolexplosion]

I found mine at HEB grocery store. Where are you located?

HEB? Chicago, Illinois.


I find them at Whole Foods, although sometimes they aren't there for weeks at a time, so I usually buy a few at a time when I see them. I've also stumbled upon them at my local Wal Mart sometimes. I like to drink the water thru a straw straight from the coconut, then eat the meat.

Are they always at Whole Foods? Produce section I presume? Where are you located?

[Coolexplosion]

Anyone else have anymore information on coconuts?

[MelissaO]

I can sometimes find organic coconuts at Woodsmans out here in carpenterville IL. If you are in Chicago there are a few wholefoods there

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/all/index.php#il


Look in the produce section. For me being out in Gilbert IL I have to travel too far for Wholefoods so I do not go there often so I am sorry but can not answer if they are there all the time.


There was also a thread here awhile back talking about non organic coconuts being ok. If I can find it I will edit this post



Ok found it :


http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=45587

[Coolexplosion]

I can sometimes find organic coconuts at Woodsmans out here in carpenterville IL. If you are in Chicago there are a few wholefoods there

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/all/index.php#il


Look in the produce section. For me being out in Gilbert IL I have to travel too far for Wholefoods so I do not go there often so I am sorry but can not answer if they are there all the time.


There was also a thread here awhile back talking about non organic coconuts being ok. If I can find it I will edit this post



Ok found it :


http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=45587

Thanks for the information! I'm just not a fan of anything being dipped in any kind of chemical, I really appreciate the information that thread had to offer though. :)

[oceanluv]

I found some at an asian market closer to my house-5 miles, as opposed to 30 miles to WF. same price. The lady told me that she always has them, cuz she has one for breakfast everyday. :)

[Coolexplosion]

I found some at an asian market closer to my house-5 miles, as opposed to 30 miles to WF. same price. The lady told me that she always has them, cuz she has one for breakfast everyday. :)

They were organic? And, price?

[cherrypie]

99 Ranch or any other asian gorcery market. You can buy the in bul there like I get a case of 9 young thai coconuts for 5$ - ok they are not organic but really good

[freshlight]

wow, that's cheap!!! they cost €2,95 or €1,50 each, even if you buy a case. I think Josh wants to get organic ones. We don't have them here.
cheers from Eva

[cherrypie]

mmmh, i know unbeatable price and I go through a lot, specially my kids love smoothies made with young coconuts (water& flesh) . If you live in a bigger city and you have something like a Grossmarkthalle around that is worth checking to get a good price. I used to get young coconuts for a reasonable price (50 cent) from an small asia martket and I simply asked the owner if he would bring me some vom Grossmarkt and he just charged me what he payed, that was in Munich.

[oceanluv]

They were organic? And, price?

no, not organic. cost was $2.00 each. didn't ask how much for a case, as I don't have room in my fridge right now. They cost $1.99 each at WF.

[COmama]

I paid $2.99 for mine at Whole Fods yesterday here in Denver!

[Coolexplosion]

On the update front, I have still not seen an organic coconut of any kind, much less a young thai organic coconut.

[carolg]

In Denver, $2.99 outrageous when I get them for much less there. Yikes. Mine not organic.

[cherbear]

google organic young thai coconuts. Two sites come up. Rawguru dot com and genefitnutrition dot com.

It looks like mail order is your best bet. It may be pricey, but I think if you can afford it, why not?

Good luck!

[souldanzer]

Carol,

I get mine at POM in Broomfield for a dollar a piece. I buy them by the box. I'd be happy to pick you some up, too, next time I go.

Souldanzer:)