Cultured coconut, in the context of the brand "The Cultured Coconut," refers to a fermented, non-dairy probiotic food made from coconut.
Specifically, The Cultured Coconut, launched in May 2015 by Linda and Anne Peers, aimed to create a product that offered significant health benefits through fermentation. This meant using coconut as a base and fermenting it to produce a probiotic-rich food alternative to dairy.
Here's a breakdown of what "cultured coconut" typically implies:
- Non-Dairy Probiotic: It's a dairy-free source of probiotics, beneficial bacteria that contribute to gut health.
- Fermented Food: The culturing process involves fermentation, where microorganisms convert sugars and other carbohydrates into other compounds, creating probiotics.
- Coconut-Based: Coconut meat or coconut milk serves as the primary ingredient that undergoes fermentation.
Essentially, "cultured coconut" is a broader term that encompasses any coconut-based product that has been fermented to enhance its probiotic content and nutritional value. The Cultured Coconut is just one example of a brand that offers such a product.
