Almost all food products undergo a preservation process to maintain quality and get a longer shelf life. Preservation methods for a food product vary widely, from natural methods to the addition of artificial preservatives. Natural product preservation can be done by airtight packaging, vacuum, drying, to freezing. This applies to natural food products, especially with target consumers who do not consume processed foods with artificial preservatives. One of the natural products that is naturally preserved is coconut water. This beverage product can be preserved by making frozen concentrate coconut water.

What is Frozen Concentrate Coconut Water?

Frozen Concentrate Coconut Water is coconut water that is processed by reducing its water content and then freezing it. This water removal process functions to remove unused water content and causes coconut water to spoil quickly. Coconut water that has been made into a concentrate has a thicker texture than regular coconut water. The nutritional content of frozen concentrate coconut water is also still maintained as in fresh coconut water. The frozen form of coconut water maintains its quality and taste until it is thawed again for use or consumption.

Frozen Form

Usually frozen concentrate coconut water has a frozen form in the form of blocks or frozen pieces that are cloudy white and slightly yellowish. This is normal because the coconut water is frozen, and has been thickened by removing the water content. The frozen form of coconut water has a hard texture like ice cubes, but will melt when at high temperatures. The natural sweetness of the product is still maintained even though it has been frozen and stored for a long time.

Using Frozen Coconut Water

Frozen Concentrate Coconut Sugar is used as raw materials for food and beverage products. Food products such as nata de coco, ice cream, and coconut water jelly are products that can be produced from concentrated coconut water. While beverage products such as coconut water syrup, isotonic drinks, and energy drinks are beverage products from concentrated coconut water. If you want to try using frozen concentrated coconut water products, make sure not to cook them on high heat. Because it can damage the structure of the frozen coconut water, eliminating the stored nutrients.