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Germinating coconut nut

The soft interior of a coconut after germination, documented as an ingredient in Tuvaluan cooking.

Germinating coconut nut — illustrative ingredient image

About Germinating coconut nut

A germinating coconut develops a soft, spongy internal structure as the seed begins to grow. This edible material, sometimes called coconut apple or coconut sprout, is distinct from the firm white flesh of a mature coconut and from coconut water.

The interior is pale, airy, and soft, with a mild, lightly sweet flavour. Its size and texture depend on the stage of germination. It is eaten fresh or used in local cooking; it should not be described as ordinary mature coconut meat.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for germinating coconut nut

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English

Coconut apple

English

Coconut sprout

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Germinating coconut nut nutrition & diet

Germinating coconut nut nutritional value

Reference: Coconut, embryo germinating

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
74kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat
3.6g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

The germinating interior is a different edible portion from mature coconut flesh or coconut water; comparisons should identify the portion and stage of germination.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: The Pacific Islands Food Composition Tables, Second Edition (2004) — X011 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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