Where do coconuts come from for easy opening

Coconuts are easiest to handle by opening from the top bud opening. The bud eye is the weakest part of the coconut shell, which can be pried open with a small amount of force by aligning it with a knife or a specialized coconut opener. There are three circular concave bud eyes on the top of the coconut, of which only one bud eye is soft and penetrable. When selecting the bud eye, you can use your fingers to press and test, and the one that can be pressed is the correct opening position. Aim a sharp knife or screwdriver at the center of the bud and insert it vertically for about 2 centimeters. Rotate to enlarge the hole and pour out the coconut juice. This method does not require strong chopping, can avoid coconut shell splashing, and has a neat opening for easy subsequent excavation of coconut meat. If you cannot find a suitable tool, you can place the coconut on a hard surface and vigorously tap and rotate it along the central equator line to naturally crack the shell. But this method can easily cause coconut juice to spill and irregular cracks that may scratch fingers. Some old coconut buds may become woody and hard. At this time, a machete can be used to diagonally split from the top 1/3, paying attention to fixing the coconut to prevent sliding.

It is recommended to refrigerate the coconut for 2 hours before opening to reduce the internal air pressure and prevent the coconut juice from splashing when opening. The fresh coconut juice extracted contains electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, which are suitable for replenishing water after exercise; Coconut meat is rich in medium chain fatty acids and can be cut into pieces for direct consumption or made into coconut milk. Pay attention to checking whether the coconut shell has mold spots, as spoiled coconuts can produce coconut toxin pseudomonas, which may cause food poisoning after consumption.