Nata de coco (also marketed as "coconut gel") is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like food produced by the fermentation of coconut water, which gels through the production of microbial cellulose by Acetobacter xylinum. Originating in the Philippines, nata de coco is most commonly sweetened as a candy or dessert, and can accompany a variety of foods, including pickles, drinks, ice cream, puddings, and fruit cocktails.
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Etymology
Nata de coco was first created in 1973 in the Philippines by attempting to preserve coconut water as a jelly-like substance. Its name comes from the Spanish, and means "cream of coconut" or "Coconut milk-skin". In the 19th century, the demand for coconuts increased. Products from coconuts became a major export product of the Philippines, including nata de coco.
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Nutrition
Nata de Coco is mainly made from coconut water, so it has a modest nutritional profile. One cup of Nata de Coco (118 grams) contains 109 calories, 1 gram of protein and 7 grams of carbohydrates. It is often characterized as healthful since it contains dietary fiber to aid digestion while carrying fewer calories compared to other desserts, gram for gram.
Production
Commercially made nata de coco is made by small farms in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, especially in Laguna and Quezon, and Indonesia, especially in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, and in Thailand, it is commonly sold in jars.
The primarily coconut water dessert is produced through the following steps:
- Extraction of the coconut water
- Fermentation of the coconut water with bacterial cultures
- Separation and cutting of the produced fat of the nata de coco
- Cleaning and washing off the acetic acid
- Cutting and packaging
Dessert
Nata de coco can be consumed on its own, but it can be used as an ingredient as well for fruit salads, coconut cakes, ice creams, soft drinks, and yoghurts.
References
External links
- Case Study on Nata de coco Boom in the Philippines
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