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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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Thailand

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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

3.5

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 85 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 33

Total 4 star reviews: 13

Total 3 star reviews: 15

Total 2 star reviews: 12

Total 1 star reviews: 12

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Catharina K.
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Coconut sprouted
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
21 hours 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
46 seconds 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
.
We take your honest feedback seriously and help us to continuously improve our products and offerings. We really appreciate your feedback
.
Best regards, Katrin from Jurassic Fruit
JB
Johanna B.
Verified Buyer
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month 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
3 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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Josie B.
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Coconut sprouted
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Okay so far
I really wanted to try the sprouted coconut, but unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with the taste. The consistency was really great for that. It melted in your mouth like cotton candy or snow. I would try them again, but only if I could try a very fresh one on site.
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JF
Jurassic Fruit
3 months ago
Hi Josie,

Thank you for your honest feedback on our sprouted coconut.

We completely understand that the taste didn't quite meet your expectations. The sprouted coconut actually has a very mild, rather neutral flavor, which can sometimes be a bit disappointing if you were hoping for something
more intense.
But we're really happy to hear that you liked the special consistency so much! This delicate, almost foamy texture is really special about this fruit and makes it a unique experience
.
Thanks for your feedback and for being willing to try out this special fruit.

Best regards,

Katrin von JF
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Caroline D.
Verified Buyer
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Coconut sprouted
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
A matter of taste
Not mine...
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JF
Jurassic Fruit
3 months ago
Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your honest feedback on sprouted coconut.

I'm sorry to hear that the coconut didn't suit your taste. The taste of sprouted coconuts is really special and definitely not for everyone. It tastes different from the usual coconut meat and has developed its very own flavor as a result of the sprouting process
.
Everyone has different taste preferences. We hope that you have learned to love other exciting fruits with us.

Best regards, Katrin from JF
AH
Anaïs H.
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Interesting texture
The texture is interesting, spongy, pleasant in the mouth. The taste, on the other hand, is very light. The flesh that is hard on the walls has more flavor.
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Stéphanie W.
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Coconut sprouted
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Squishy but dry
I expected a sponge full of juice but not at all, dry and tasteless...
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JF
Jurassic Fruit
4 months ago
Hello Stéphanie,

thanks for your honest feedback on sprouted coconut.

Germinated coconut actually has a very particular texture that may surprise you, it is firmer and less juicy than one might expect. The germination process completely changes traditional coconut water.

I am sorry that this exotic fruit did not meet your expectations. Each fruit has its particularities and it is true that it often divides opinions because of its spongy texture and its more neutral taste
.
We hope this experience doesn't discourage you from trying other exotic fruits that may be better for you!

Best regards, Katrin from JF
LC
LOGEAIS C.
Verified Buyer
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Coconut sprouted
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Freshness
Very good
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