What kind of coconuts are used for Vita Coco?

Only green coconuts! Most people don't realize there is an enormous difference between green coconuts and the brown coconuts we’re used to seeing at the grocery story, and in most pop culture imagery. Green coconuts have all the nutrition and healthful benefits. We harvest green coconuts in the north of Brazil, in a farm near Fortaleza. The average age of the coconut is about 7 months, the best age to extract sweet coconut water that is fat-free (before the coconut ages, turns brown and the water turns to hardened "meat" – fat city!).

Do you pasteurize this product?

Yes, we use a flash pasteurization process. Our machinery uses a patented method to extract the coconut water then filter and flash pasteurize it at 120° for two seconds before packaging the water in its aseptic Tetra Pak package. (As per FDA guidelines, flash pasteurization is mandatory for bottled beverages.) Only Tetra Pak can stabilize and give the coconut water a shelf life of 12 months, allowing us to keep it 100% natural – no additives, no preservatives, and all the healthful benefits.

Can women who are pregnant drink Vita Coco?

Yes, because it is pasteurized. Many doctors suggest that pregnant women drink coconut water regularly, since it has so many nutritional benefits. Coconut water contains high levels of lauric acid, what the body uses to make monolaurin, a disease-fighting fatty acid derivative. Lauric acid has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that protect the body against various infections and boost the immune system.

Is there added sugar in Vita Coco?

No, there is no added sugar in any Vita Coco products.

Is your beverage organic and fair trade certified?

No, Vita Coco is not certified organic...yet. However it is 100% natural and we can assure you our beverages include only fresh and natural ingredients, and no additives or preservatives.

Is Vita Coco kosher?

Yes, Vita Coco is kosher and is Star-K certified.

How long after I open the 11.2 ounce (330 ml) Vita Coco does it stay fresh?

No more than 24 hours! We suggest that once you open this size Vita Coco, you should drink it immediately. But if you don’t finish it, put in the fridge for no more than a day.

Does Vita Coco need to be refrigerated when unopened?

No, because of the Tetra Pak process, Vita Coco does not need to be refrigerated prior to opening, however we suggest you drink Vita Coco chilled!