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The texture is very interesting, the taste quite salty and unexpected. - Arpad T. (EN)

Coconut sprouted

16,60 €

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33,20 € / kg

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The texture is very interesting, the taste quite salty and unexpected. - Arpad T. (EN)

The coconut at its most developed stage, rarely available outside tropical regions.

Entirely different from a young or mature coconut: the soft, spongy interior is light, airy and delicately sweet, while the flesh is coated with a rich, buttery layer full of character.

Sprouting Power: Germination transforms the coconut’s reserves into energy for the growing seedling, resulting in a unique nutritional profile and natural enzymatic activity.

How To Eat & Store

Step 1 - Open

Use a machete to open the coconut. Otherwise, drop it on the floor or slam it against a hard surface. This coconut contains little to no water.

Step 2 - Enjoy the spongy sprout

Cut pieces of the white spongy sprout with a knife and enjoy them. Its texture is light, airy, and unlike anything else found inside a coconut.

Step 3 - Scoop the buttery coating

Using a spoon, scrape the soft buttery layer that coats the inside of the coconut. You can enjoy it on its own or spread it onto the spongy sprout like butter on bread.

Step 4 - Cut and enjoy the coconut flesh

Using a knife, remove the coconut flesh attached to the shell, piece by piece. Its rich texture and flavor make it the perfect final part of the experience.

Storage

Consume on arrival for best flavour.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Can refrigerate for 1–2 days once opened.

Know your fruit

ℹ️ The germ may fill the nut or be smaller. In the latter case, there is coconut water.
ℹ️ The surface of the germ may be yellow, white, or gray.
ℹ️ The buttery coating on the flesh may be white or grey.
ℹ️ The flavor can sometimes be strong and soapy.

Taste Profile

Sprouted coconut offers three completely different textures and flavors in a single fruit. The white spongy sprout is light, airy, and delicately sweet, with hints of vanilla and fresh coconut. Coating the shell is a soft buttery layer that tastes rich and creamy, sometime soapy. Beneath it lies the coconut flesh itself: firm, crisp, and intensely coconut-flavored. Few fruits offer such a surprising combination of textures in a single package.

Texture

Silky

Crunchy

Sweetness

Delicate

Syrupy

Sourness

Smooth

Zesty

Juiciness

Firm

Bursty

Origin & Sourcing

Where It Begins

Southeast Asia, where coconuts from untreated palms are allowed to germinate naturally, just as they would in the wild.

How It's Grown

Once mature, the coconuts are left to rest until nature takes over. Gradually, roots and a young shoot begin to develop, transforming the fruit from a coconut into a living plant. When the sprout has reached the right stage, the coconut is ready to be harvested.

How It Reaches You

The coconuts are carefully cleaned and prepared for transport by removing roots, fibers and emerging leaves. They are then shipped by air to preserve their freshness and unique texture.

Nutrition & Benefits

Average nutritional values per 100g:

Energy: ~354 kcal
Fat: ~33g
of which saturates: ~29g
Carbohydrates: ~15g
of which sugars: ~6g
Fibre: ~9g
Protein: ~3.3g
Potassium: ~356mg
Magnesium: ~32mg
Iron: ~2.4mg
Manganese: ~1.5mg

Sprouted coconut is naturally rich in fibre and contains minerals including potassium, manganese, magnesium, and iron. It also provides healthy fats, making it one of the most energy-dense fruits in nature.

Description

Sprouted coconut: the coconut after it wakes up

A coconut that is left to germinate undergoes a remarkable transformation. As the future palm begins to grow, the coconut water and flesh are gradually converted into fuel for the young plant. In their place appears something entirely unexpected: a soft, white, spongy mass known as the coconut pearl.

Light, airy, and delicately sweet, the coconut pearl bears little resemblance to ordinary coconut flesh. Its texture is often compared to a sponge cake, a marshmallow, or even dense cotton candy. The flavor is subtle and gently coconutty, with none of the richness of mature coconut.

Across Southeast Asia, sprouted coconuts are considered a seasonal delicacy. Many people grow up enjoying them as a snack, while others seek them out specifically for the coconut pearl hidden inside.

Nothing is added and nothing is done to force the process. These coconuts are simply allowed to do what coconuts naturally do when given enough time: begin their journey into becoming a palm tree.

To enjoy one, open the shell carefully with a machete or by striking it against a hard surface. Inside you'll find the coconut pearl, a soft buttery layer coating the shell, and the remaining coconut flesh. Three different textures, three different ways to experience the same fruit.

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Technical Details

Other Names:

Coconut sprout — coconut pearls — coconut embryos — coconut apples — Queen's bread

Origin:

Thailand

Shipping:

air

Quality:

Untreated, wild

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Sabrina H.
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Coconut sprouted
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Sprouted coconut
I was sooo excited to see what it tasted like, but it wasn't my taste at all. My husband and father-in-law liked it on the other hand.
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Jurassic Fruit
13 hours ago
Hi Sabrina,

Thank you so much for trying out the fruit together! 😊 How nice that at least your husband and father-in-law liked it. The sprouted coconut is a really special fruit. The soft, spongy interior is light, airy and delicately sweet, while the flesh is rather rich and buttery. Thanks for sharing your experience. With our large selection, maybe there will be a new favorite for you next time.

Best regards,
LS
Ljudmila S.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
An exceptional fruit experience — thank you Jurassic Fruit! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I ordered over 200€ worth of exotic fruits for my child's birthday. And I have to say: It was a real adventure for our whole family!
The fruits were incredibly delicious, and the packaging alone impressed us. Everything was perfectly and thoughtfully packaged. I found the special construction of the box particularly impressive, which could be opened both from above and from below. I had never seen anything like it!
Among other things, we had ordered two different types of mango. It was amazing how different they tasted — and both were simply delicious!
However, there was one small disappointment: One of the coconuts was unfortunately spoiled. I then contacted customer service and received a replacement within just three days. Once again, just as carefully and excellently packaged! That really impressed me.
The new coconut was fresh and of excellent quality. In terms of taste, this particular variety wasn't entirely my personal favorite, but that was also an interesting experience.
A huge thank you to the entire Jurassic Fruit team! You do your job with great care, professionalism and obviously a lot of love for the product. You can tell!
A little tip for future customers: Avoid ordering the fruit too long in advance if you need it for a specific occasion. Many fruits arrive very ripe and ready to eat.
For us, this order was much more than just a purchase — it was a shared experience full of surprises, new tastes and joy.
Thank you Jurassic Fruit! Keep up the good work! ❤️
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Alex S.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
Good
Expect otherwise, but if you like coconuts, the flesh definitely tastes good. The butter on the inside really tastes very much like soap. The sponge has a very special consistency but is also good. Very interesting to have seen and touched that
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Fabrice C.
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Coconut sprouted
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Not liked
Very disappointed
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JF
Jurassic Fruit
4 weeks ago
We are sorry that the sprouted coconut did not convince you Fabrice! It is a rather particular fruit, which does not necessarily appeal to everyone. We hope that you have nevertheless discovered other fruits with us that have seduced you more!
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Clara E. F.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Super delicious
Unfortunately not quite the maturation that I had expected. The inside was still very fluffy and not as delicious as the outer edge of the sprouted coconut. Unfortunately I didn't eat everything that I saw was a shame. The coconut itself was also dried in some places and was no longer as creamy. Apart from that, but very delicious and a must if you don't know it yet
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Catharina K.
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Coconut sprouted
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Interesting
Interesting, but not the firecracker, the must was good, did not quite meet my expectations. I've tested them and I don't necessarily need them again.
However, opening was better than opening a normal coconut
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JF
Jurassic Fruit
3 months ago
Hi Catharina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback on the sprouted coconut.

We are pleased that you found it easier to open the coconut than with a normal coconut. At the same time, we understand that Sprouted Coconut hasn't fully met your expectations and that it won't necessarily end up on your shopping list again
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We take your honest feedback seriously and help us to continuously improve our products and offerings. We really appreciate your feedback
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Best regards, Katrin from Jurassic Fruit
JB
Johanna B.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 months ago
I always wanted to try...
... and wasn't disappointed.
Exciting texture - taste rather neutral.
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Arpad T.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
6 months ago
Rare delicacy
More of a rare experience for me than just fruit.
The texture is very interesting, the taste quite salty and unexpected. It really added to the experience to put on some of the coconut olil scraped from the insade.
The fruit arrived fresh, quite heavy, the inside well hydrated.
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