So how do we know this is real coconut water? is there an agency to measure if this actually comes from a coconut and not from some tap water and flavoring ?
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While there is no 'coconut water authenticity agency', we are able to read the ingredients. In the same way that we buy rBST-free milk or GMO-free soy sauce and hope that the labeling is honest, we buy Zico. Though, for what it is worth, VitaCoco tastes waaay better.
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Ingredients listed is just coconut water nothing else. No sugar is added. Which is why I prefer Zico over others like Vita which add "fruit juice."
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It's not Fake per say, but it is the water down version...The high dollar stuff at high end dept stores is Eau de Parfum, this is Eau de Toilette and has about half the strength of the Parfum.
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There is no way to be sure. I suppose it could be something natural but if it were, why not just tell us. How can "natural flavor" be an ingredient? Deceptive labeling is a growing issue due to looser labeling laws. I have found that "natural flavor" is often something unnatural that was created from something natural. For example, proteins that have been "hydrolyzed" (chemically disassembled) in order to excite specific taste cells. Unfortunately certain amino acids, when concentrated in free form, are capable of harming neurons (in our most vital organs). Same problem as Aspartame and MSG. These "excitotoxins" are often derived from natural sources. An sneaky way to add even more unhealthy flavor compounds while keeping a clean label (and company image).
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yes it is...100% coconut water, NOT from concentrate. The best tasting sweetest coconuts too (Thai)
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According to Food Babe: Taste Nirvana - No concentrates or additives in this brand, and their young coconuts are sustainably grown, harvested and organic (though not labeled as such). I really like how it's packaged in glass bottles. They are the only company that told me they use a "steam sterilization" process which is a combination of steam and pressure.
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Not printed on the can, but it is Thailand. If you go to their website, they say: "Inspired by an island culture that looks to the coconut trees growing in their own back yard for hydration and sustenance, Kauai locals, Rohn Boyd and Jay Ensworth, founded Wai Koko Beverage Company in 2012. Intent that they keep their water 100% pure proved a challenge as they scoured the world supply for a sustainable source of coconuts that deliver on taste and purity. The duo traveled the globe in search of the perfect sustainable coconut water, finally discovering it while adventuring in Thailand- their true noelani!" Not printed on the can, but it is Thailand. If you go to their website, they say: "Inspired by an island culture that looks to the coconut trees growing in their own back yard for hydration and sustenance, Kauai locals, Rohn Boyd and Jay Ensworth, founded Wai Koko Beverage Company in 2012. Intent that they keep their water 100% pure proved a challenge as they scoured the world supply for a sustainable source of coconuts that deliver on taste and purity. The duo traveled the globe in search of the perfect sustainable coconut water, finally discovering it while adventuring in Thailand-... » Read More Not printed on the can, but it is Thailand. If you go to their website, they say: "Inspired by an island culture that looks to the coconut trees growing in their own back yard for hydration and sustenance, Kauai locals, Rohn Boyd and Jay Ensworth, founded Wai Koko Beverage Company in 2012. Intent that they keep their water 100% pure proved a challenge as they scoured the world supply for a sustainable source of coconuts that deliver on taste and purity. The duo traveled the globe in search of the perfect sustainable coconut water, finally discovering it while adventuring in Thailand- their true noelani!" « Show Less
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No it does not taste like coconut...I use it in my coffee and tastes delicious!!! It is not as sweet as white sugar which I like very much...I really like this brand. The sweetness is just right. I am a vegan and I always loved my coffee sweet and with lots of cream. I now make a cashew cream and that is divine!!! I got back coffee the way I like it...but now only using plant-based foods and I made it!!!! Hope this helped you!
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Coconut it sweet by its natural state. I like natural taste instead just to taste sweetness aka sugar and not other ingredients. Personally I put half of the sugar for all the recipes.
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I don't know what the water tastes like since I haven't been in an emergency to try it. If I do find myself needing to drink one of these in an emergency I probably won't care what it tastes like though since I'll be more worried about hydrating. Regarding where the water comes from and how it's processed isn't on the packaging; it just says that the water is US Cost Guard approved and that Datrex is in Kinder, LA. However, if you go to their website (http://www.datrex.com/index/catalogdetail/pdt_id/43) it says that the water is purified and you can look of some spec sheets. I hope that helps. I have these stashed all over the place...house, car, my purse, get home bag, etc. Happy to have them but even happier to have never needed to use one.
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Well neither taste like a coconut. :) But organic is a certification on how it is grow. Not taste quality or usefulness. So if u have money to blow and ur a must have organic kinda person then u want that other product.
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Joey, just to let you know, I pour my coconut water into my coconut/pineapple organic fruit juice because it tastes better that way. As far as I know, there is absolutely no reason that should affect any of the properties of the coconut water. It still is coconut water when we pour it into the sweeter organic fruit juice-it just tastes better. The coconut water remains the same as far as I know.
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No, just coconut water. The taste vary from one bot to another just as it does when you drink from a real green coconut.
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No. Ingredients: *Coconut Water *Unrefined Coconut Oil (*Derived from Organic Coconuts)
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I use it for my coffee every morning and it does not taste like coconut, it has a sweet flavor but not too sweet and definitely not a coconut flavor. Hope this helps!
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well...it SAYS that it's 100%, but who knows what the manufacturers put in there.I personally like the Amy & Brian brand. I think their coconut water tastes better.
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My jar says Ceylon Cinnamon and I can DEFINITELY tell a difference in the taste of this compared to the cheaper cinnamon. It has a sweeter flavor. So regardless of what the picture shows, according to ingredients listed (certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon) and taste, I'd say it's the real deal.
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Wow and it's sold at whole foods. False advertising I didn't have a pH tester when I bought my cases I just followed people reviews if I was u I file complaint with amazon I'm going go buy me pH tester today because I bought 4 cases and wondered if this water was really as good as they claim. Wow thanx for letting me know and I can't believe whole foods sells this I was told people tested and it came back accurate idk.