To pick the best coconut, look for a green husk without many gray patches or strips.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Husk Color:
- Ideal: A vibrant green color indicates freshness.
- Avoid: Coconuts with significant gray, yellow-green, or brown patches. These colors suggest the coconut is likely more mature or even stale. Mature coconuts tend to have more meat and less water. Excessive grey areas can also mean the coconut is overripe.
In essence, a green, relatively uniform husk is your best bet for finding a fresh coconut with good water and meat.
