ENTRY: água de coco
CLASS: noun
EQUIVALENT: coconut water
DEFINITION: Clear liquid extracted from young coconuts drunk chilled.
EXAMPLE: Strain the coconut water that is released through a coffee filter to remove any fibers, and set aside.
SOURCE: Eat Smart in Brazil
COMMENT: This refreshing drink, obtained by punching tender, green and undamaged coconuts, is very popular on the beaches, where vendors open them in front of customers. Largely appreciated as a natural source of energy by sportsmen, coconut water is also available canned, bottled and in Tetra Pak boxes.