Grated coconut

Wet coconut is the fresh and tender pulp found inside the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), before it hardens and becomes the classic dried coconut meat. Its texture is soft, gelatinous, and slightly juicy, with a sweet and delicate flavor that makes it ideal for preparing desserts, beverages, and refreshing dishes.

The coconut is native to the tropical areas of Southeast Asia, although it is currently cultivated in various tropical regions of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Oceania. In cooking, wet coconut is used in both sweet and savory preparations, providing an exotic and natural touch.

Among its nutritional properties, its fiber content stands out, along with vitamins (especially vitamin C and some B complex vitamins) and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. It is low in fat compared to dried coconut, and its hydration makes it especially refreshing and suitable for warm climates.

In different Latin American countries, wet coconut may be known by different names, including: tender coconut, fresh coconut, young coconut, or simply green coconut. These terms are used to distinguish it from the mature, dry coconut, which is firmer and less juicy.