Coconuts are considered to be the tree of life.  From the top of the palm down to the roots, there’s a use for mankind.
Lately, the world has gone gaga over the health benefits from drinking coconut water or Buko juice.
Coconut water or buko juice is 99% fat-free, low in sugar and low in carbohydrates.  It has minerals that can re-hydrate the body to keep it cool and maintain balance.  It is the best beverage to drink after exercising.
Coconut sap on the other hand, come from the inflorescence of the coconut and is oyster white in color, nearly has a neutral pH and is naturally sweet.  After a few hours, it becomes sour and after processing, it can be made into coconut vinegar.  When fermented, it becomes “tuba” or coconut wine.
When not made into vinegar or wine, it is made into coconut syrup which you can drizzle on to your pancakes.  It can also be further processed to make coconut sugar which has a low glycemic index which makes it ideal for those watching their blood sugar.  It can be used as substitute for baking, cooking, for tea and coffee.
Juice, sap, syrup, vinegar, wine, sugar--- all of that just from coconut water.  Thank you, coconut!
All the coconut products are available at the Hijo Estate Resorts (Banana Beach, Lanikai) in Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.