White Coconuts

Commodity Overview

White coconuts are the medium-young fruit of the coconut palm. They look similar to a mature brown coconut but have cream-colored to ivory outer shells covered with white hairs. The liquid in their internal cavity is sweet and milky, and their meat is very moist, with a slightly floral aroma.

Produce Availability

Colors Information:
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Characteristics

Commodity: Coconuts
Category: Tropical Fruit
Appearance: Relatively round, with a slight point on one end and three circular eyes on the other, with a hard, white to ivory shell covered with white hair
Flesh: Rich, soft, moist white flesh
Flavor: Rich, with a floral aroma
Size: An average coconut weighs 680 grams
Color: White to ivory
Shape: Relatively round, with a slight point to one end
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy World Variety Produce

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:

Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Processor

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Van Eerden Foodservice Company HQ

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Grand Rapids, 49501 Michigan

Tropical Fruit:

Bananas

Cooking Vegetables:

Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

Supremo Produce

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Escondido, 92029 California

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Carrots, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries

Mirasoles Produce USA LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Hidalgo, 78557 Texas

Citrus:

Limes

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Squash, Summer

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Spinach, Broccoli

Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vernon, 90058 California

Berries:

Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Apricots

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root

OK Sealer

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Business Type:

Machinery & Technology, Packaging

Location HQ:

Marlborough, 01752 Massachusetts

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Apricots

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks

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Best Tropical Island Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Bronx, 10474 New York

Citrus:

Limes

Tropical Fruit:

Papayas, Plantains

Specialties:

Aji, Breadfruit, Cactus Leaves, Calabaza, Cassava, Chayote, Dasheen

Esscalo HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Importer

Location HQ:

San Antonio, 78258 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root

Oppy - Visalia

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Visalia, 93291 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Tropical Fruit:

Kiwifruit

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

G P I (a dba of Gonzalez Produce Inc)

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Business Type:

Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Tampa, 33610 Florida

Berries:

Strawberries

Citrus:

Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola

White Coconuts

White Coconuts

Commodity Overview

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