Expert's Guide to Coconut Products

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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2024
  • Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about coconut products.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @KenS1267
    @KenS1267 Місяць тому +38

    Recently I've been cooking a lot of Thai curries and the difference between the good coconut milk and the bad coconut milk is astonishing. ArroyD is a dream to cook with. I bought a couple of cartons of brands meant as vegan milk alternatives, because they were carried by my local grocery store and it doesn't carry anything else, and they basically cannot be used to cook curries (no matter how long you cook them they will not break which is a vital part of cooking a coconut milk based curry).

    • @MajoraZ
      @MajoraZ Місяць тому +1

      You have recommendations for Coconut milk that tastes really, really, almost artificially like Coconut? I want something that tastes and smells like Sun Tan Lotion or Coconut candy.

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames Місяць тому +12

    Fun fact: coconut water was used during the Pacific wars when saline IVs weren't available. It saved many lives. 💖🌞🌵😷

  • @opwave79
    @opwave79 Місяць тому +9

    It’s also worth checking whether the coconut milk is homogenized or not, as this affects its qualities when heated. As some people already mentioned, certain brands work better for making curry than others, by virtue of it not being homogenized.

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth Місяць тому +21

    3:44 At first, I was going to mention only that the other day at the store, I noticed toasted coconut shreds; but now I need to point out the many, many coconut products you left out-like vinegars, which are the traditional vinegars to use when making Filipino foods. This was interesting, however. Thank you.💐🤗🤗🤗

    • @jm-lc3jp
      @jm-lc3jp Місяць тому

      many? Vinegar is only one thing.

    • @WastrelWay
      @WastrelWay Місяць тому

      I'm sure that some things are left out, as you say. There were also things included that I didn't know existed, like coconut sugar! And I'd never heard of coconut vinegar before, either. Thanks for your comment and the additional fact.

    • @nancydurch7645
      @nancydurch7645 Місяць тому

      Sweetened condensed coconut milk. It's fantastic for making vegan ice cream. Nature's charm is the best brand.

    • @SharpAssKnittingNeedles
      @SharpAssKnittingNeedles Місяць тому

      Coconut vinegar for Filipino adobo? 😍 One of our local Filipino societies (we have several, drama ensues here in Colorado) has the most amazing food I've ever tasted, and I know those aunties are not using coconut vinegar. Good lerd it would be so much better with!

  • @meganvanderlinden6755
    @meganvanderlinden6755 Місяць тому +10

    Thank you for clearing up the many options out there. To answer the final question, it even has great use out of the kitchen - I've spent $100s on face moisturizers guaranteed not to irritate my skin. In the end, refined coconut oil is the only thing I've found that works.

    • @markcollins2666
      @markcollins2666 Місяць тому

      I am a coconut grower, with 2 groves, and the vast majority of our crops go to oil production. Right now, the market value of copra, the white meat alone, is at 78 cents per kilo. An ordinary coconut retails for 25 cents. I'm curious to know what US coconut prices are like, these days.

  • @FishareFriendsNotFood972
    @FishareFriendsNotFood972 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for this, I realized I bought the wrong product for my recipe

  • @amyoung6455
    @amyoung6455 Місяць тому +1

    1:37 for Southeast Asia, coconut water is used in plenty of braised applications. There’s a popular caramelized braised pork dish where it’s used quite often.

  • @ChristyLam-pp6fn
    @ChristyLam-pp6fn Місяць тому

    Mahalo for this insightful video! It's fantastic to see an expert guide to coconut products, especially when it comes to quality brands like Maha Organic. Their commitment to organic farming practices and sustainability really sets them apart. I've personally experienced the difference their products make, from the rich flavor of their coconut oil to the creamy texture of their coconut milk. Keep up the great work in spreading awareness about quality coconut products!

  • @FionaKelly-sb4gi
    @FionaKelly-sb4gi Місяць тому

    Thank you for explaing in detail all different types of coconut😊

  • @MiamiCoffee2023
    @MiamiCoffee2023 Місяць тому +1

    I was wondering about the coconut 🥥 varieties, and yes it can be confusing, thanks 🙏🏻 Jack! 🎉

  • @lorijeanwagner
    @lorijeanwagner Місяць тому +1

    I've recently seen ads for ground coconut shell plant soil bricks that expand when you add water to them! I cannot remember the name of the company advertising them. So many uses for Coconut! ❤🥥🌴❤

    • @donnaclinton5578
      @donnaclinton5578 Місяць тому +1

      Coco coir, it's been around a long time.

    • @lisabishop6266
      @lisabishop6266 Місяць тому

      Yrs ago when I had my iguana, I bought a coconut fiber bedding mix for part of her enclosure. Worked really well too!

  • @TheSouthIsHot
    @TheSouthIsHot Місяць тому +2

    You left out the most important coconut product of all: a fresh, whole coconut!😋

  • @julseabate4173
    @julseabate4173 Місяць тому +2

    thanks Jack!!

  • @tashatopalakis2035
    @tashatopalakis2035 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent detail of Coconut products & vast assortments out now. Thank you.

  • @joydemarest7887
    @joydemarest7887 Місяць тому +2

    I am surprised that you didn't mention fresh frozen coconut, like Birdseye. My family had been using it for decades for the Easter coconut cake, and it has a lovely tenderness and mild taste that doesn't taste like sunscreen. I have also seen canned fresh coconut, although I haven't tried it.

    • @JamesAnimalTales
      @JamesAnimalTales Місяць тому

      and we add lemon, it turns out delicious, try it

  • @coconuttelegraph3860
    @coconuttelegraph3860 Місяць тому +4

    I love coconuts 🥥.

  • @MsJeankl
    @MsJeankl Місяць тому +1

    So good to hear this update! Keep going Crusoe Strong 😘😘😘

  • @damned_1
    @damned_1 Місяць тому

    I appreciate all the coconut information/comparisons. I’m surprised unrefined is the preferred choice as I always have the cold pressed/unrefined bc I thought it had a more pure coconut flavor. 🤔

  • @nickice7009
    @nickice7009 Місяць тому +1

    Seriously such a great video. Its impossible to know what to use sometimes

    • @JamesAnimalTales
      @JamesAnimalTales Місяць тому

      I didn’t know about coconut before, seek knowledge

  • @thaisstone5192
    @thaisstone5192 Місяць тому +2

    (15) Quite interesting. I try to always have a tin or two of coconut cream/milk in the pantry. Especially the really small ones.

  • @AirrowRocket
    @AirrowRocket Місяць тому +3

    You can use the husks to BBQ.

  • @GloryFink
    @GloryFink Місяць тому

    I was surprised you didn't mention coconut aminos for an umami flavor and coconut vinegar which I've yet to find a proper replacement for in philipino dishes. There's also coconut syrup which I haven't tried yet but all these products I'm able to source in South Mississippi so it's not obscure anymore.
    I was hoping there would be an explanation for liquid coconut oil I sometimes see at grocery stores compared to the solid coconut oil I'm used to

  • @mtviewuser
    @mtviewuser Місяць тому +3

    Coconut sugar is from tree sap. South Asian Palm trees also produce tree sweet sap, palm sugar is more popular.

  • @williamcass68
    @williamcass68 Місяць тому +9

    And you can put the lime in the coconut…

  • @MajoraZ
    @MajoraZ Місяць тому +1

    2:19: I DO, in fact, want almost overpowering, sun tan lotion-esque Coconut flavored Coconut milks. I've used some before and loved it, but forgot the brand. Please let me know which ones are like this!

  • @mikebeuselinck6138
    @mikebeuselinck6138 Місяць тому

    Best use of coconut oil: homemade chocolate magic shell for ice cream topping. Just melt some dark chocolate chips in oil on the stove.

  • @TheNinnyfee
    @TheNinnyfee Місяць тому

    There's also half-fat coconut milk if you want to lighten your curry. ❤

  • @emmasteagall5034
    @emmasteagall5034 Місяць тому

    my new favorite coconut product is coconut condensed milk!

  • @gordonadams5891
    @gordonadams5891 Місяць тому

    I like coconut flakes for my subji.

  • @ithomas101
    @ithomas101 Місяць тому

    What about the coconut milk that's not canned but in cartons and used for coffee beverages?

  • @tompalis8268
    @tompalis8268 Місяць тому

    Why do you not include fresh frozen coconut in the lineup?

  • @johnwilde164
    @johnwilde164 Місяць тому

    The coconut cream pie recipe I use calls for Cream of Coconut and dried unsweetened coconut.

    • @JamesAnimalTales
      @JamesAnimalTales Місяць тому

      coconut is a versatile product, I sometimes put it in chicken dishes

  • @larrman5409
    @larrman5409 Місяць тому +2

    The coconut chips look like huge toenail clippings

  • @directorsmom
    @directorsmom Місяць тому

    Unfortunately I am extremely allergic to coconut, so buying items in the grocery store is tricky.

  • @beritbranch2436
    @beritbranch2436 Місяць тому

    💋

  • @mayonnaiseeee
    @mayonnaiseeee Місяць тому +1

    This was so helpful. Now I want to eat an entire bowl of coconut cream.

  • @g54b95
    @g54b95 Місяць тому

    Ha Ha Ha!!! All those 'coconut products'!!! Well done, Jack. Happy April Fool's!!

    • @JamesAnimalTales
      @JamesAnimalTales Місяць тому

      I don’t understand, did he say that seriously or was he joking?

  • @martinitime3537
    @martinitime3537 Місяць тому

    You didn’t mention coconut milk powder.

  • @JamesAnimalTales
    @JamesAnimalTales Місяць тому

    door with glass grief in the family

  • @tarjei99
    @tarjei99 Місяць тому

    You might have printed out that the fat is healthy and explain what
    polyunsaturated fats does to the body.

  • @toddellner5283
    @toddellner5283 Місяць тому

    I like coconut. The sweetenedd shredded coconut literally makes me throw up. Coconut sugar is my go-to for cooking these days.
    We will see a lot more coconut products in the future. With global warming it is one of the few crops extending its range

  • @marks5777
    @marks5777 Місяць тому

    Unfortunately, coconut oil is not neutral flavor and it is not salty like salted butter, so it doesn’t work well for me in places like cooking eggs and similar items where coconut flavor might not be preferred…. For me at least.

  • @maxinahunt8652
    @maxinahunt8652 Місяць тому

    You missed coconut powder. As a single person a whole can of coconut milk is too much. The coconut powder is very versatile to mix with water to make milk or cream in recipes but also add to desserts to intensify coconut flavour such as a coconut cream pie.

  • @april_swingler
    @april_swingler Місяць тому

    I was waiting for an explanation of Coconut aminos but it wasn't mentioned here.

  • @lusannesmith4109
    @lusannesmith4109 Місяць тому

    Where is your coconut butter and coconut oil?

  • @adamkeener6106
    @adamkeener6106 Місяць тому

    You forgot coconut vinegar-

  • @user-qk4ez1ls1u
    @user-qk4ez1ls1u Місяць тому

    Forgot Coconut Butter. It’s like peanut butter but made from coconut.

  • @lobstereleven4610
    @lobstereleven4610 Місяць тому +2

    What about coconut crab? 🤔

  • @S_Paoli
    @S_Paoli Місяць тому

    wait... that can't possibly real... is this one of those April Fool's Day jokes? 😍

  • @Lili-xq9sn
    @Lili-xq9sn Місяць тому +1

    ❤ this program. But disagree....I use coconut cream to make piña coladas. It's wonderful, not sickeningly sweet.

  • @MRALWAYSFIRST
    @MRALWAYSFIRST Місяць тому +1

    First

  • @temp_name_change_later
    @temp_name_change_later Місяць тому

    omg haha what a funny April fools video

  • @z33r2
    @z33r2 Місяць тому

    Booo for the paywall to see the written recipes.

  • @MuuuchBettah
    @MuuuchBettah Місяць тому

    👎Recipe requires payment

  • @sfopera
    @sfopera Місяць тому

    Not really helpful.

  • @user-ge9fh5xm2k
    @user-ge9fh5xm2k Місяць тому

    When you are not including the coconut from the land and only have the coconut from the plant then you are not an expert guide.

  • @SharpAssKnittingNeedles
    @SharpAssKnittingNeedles Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely hands down Arroy D is the best source for coconut products! Every restaurant I've worked in has used them because they're the tastiest 😋 and most consistently good. The executives even visited them and everything was above-board and they were super cool! CEO said it was the most amazing Thai curry he would ever taste in his lifetime! So jeally 😭