While buying a coconut, do you also have a dilemma about whether it will have more water or cream? Many times we choose a beautiful-looking coconut in the market, but when we bring it home and break it, we are disappointed - either there is very little water, or the cream is very thin. In such a situation, buying the right coconut is no less than an art!

Do you want to get the right coconut every time as per your choice - a cool coconut with more water or a very creamy coconut full of cream? If yes, then there is no need to panic! By adopting some easy and effective tips (5 Tips For Buying A Coconut), you can identify within minutes whether your coconut has more water or cream.

Shake the coconut

This is the easiest and most popular way. Whenever you buy a coconut, keep it near your ear and shake it lightly. If you hear the sound of fast-flowing water from inside, then understand that the coconut has more water and less cream. On the other hand, if the sound of water is mild or slow, then there may be a good amount of cream in it.

Understand the weight of the coconut by holding it.

Lift the coconut in your hand and feel its weight. If the coconut is light, then it is likely to have more water, because the cream is light and the coconut with more cream weighs a little more. So if you want a coconut with more cream, then choose a heavy coconut and not a light one.

Check the 'eyes' of the coconut.

There are three round marks on the upper part of every coconut, which are called the 'eyes' of the coconut. They look like small pits. If these eyes look too dark, hard, and dry, then understand that the coconut is a little old and will have more cream. On the other hand, if they feel light and soft, then there is a possibility of more water in the coconut.

Hit the coconut lightly.
This method is a little professional, but also very effective. Lightly hit the coconut with your fingers or a small hammer. If the sound is heavy and deep, it means that the coconut will have more cream. But if the sound sounds hollow, then it is a sign that there is more water in it.

Touch the outer shell of a coconut to identify it.
The outer surface of a coconut also indicates its quality. If the outer shell of a coconut is smooth and shiny, it usually contains more water, but if its surface looks slightly rough and dry, then it is likely to contain more cream.

Bonus tip
If you have already bought a coconut and after breaking it you find that it is not to your liking, then learn to identify it correctly next time. Pay attention while breaking the coconut:

If the white inside appears thin and soft after breaking, then it will contain more water.
If the white is thick and solid, then it will have plenty of cream.

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