Production of Bottled

Coconut Water

Product Development Department

Philippine Coconut Authority
OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
Trends in Beverages
Local and International Producers
Trends in the Beverage Sector
 Ready-to-drink beverages
 Functional and Health beverages
coconut water vs carbonated drinks
 Energy drinks
coconut water vs sports drinks
 Low calorie diet drinks
 Natural / Organic beverages

Source: Trends in Beverages, PAFT 2009

 Consumer Trends
Concern about food
safety
Demand for
convenience
Health consciousness
Interest in attaining
wellness through diet
Demand for innovative
products.

Source of image: http://www.pbase.com/travellingdarren/image/30593518

Recent Updates in CocoWater
In 2009, Pepsi Co invested in Amacoco
(Vitacoco) and O.N.E.
Weeks after, Cocacola Co. made invested in
Zico Bev
OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
Trends in Beverages
Local and International Producers
Market Status: Supply
Profile of Producers
There are six known fresh young coconut buko
drink producers in the country which are
unregistered to PCA.
These are mostly located in Metro Manila,
Batangas and Cebu City
Capacities range from 300 to 5,000 nuts per day
 Producers and Capacity
Producers Capacity
Buko Lito 3,500
Bulacnin, Lipa City nuts/day
Buko Joe 3,000
Anonas Ext.,Quezon City nuts/day

May’s Buko 500

nuts/day

Lipa Buko 1,000

Quezon City nuts/day
M.Lhuillier 1,000
Canduman, Mandaue City nuts/day
Celebes Coconut Corp
San Antonio Village,
Lahug, Cebu City
International Producers

• VitaCoco
• Zico
• O.N.E
OUTLINE
COMPOSITION and HEALTH
BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

◦ Physico-chemical composition of coconut

water
◦ Phil. National Standards for Bottled Coconut
Water
◦ Health benefits
 The Coconut Fruit

25% Water

35% Husk

28% Meat

12% Shell
Composition of Coconut Water
Component Percent (%)
Water 95.5
Carbohydrate 4.77
Protein 0.43
Fat 0.1
Minerals 0.98
Calcium mg/100 g
Phosphorous 29.0-46.0
Iron 37.0
Sodium 0.5
Potassium 105
Magnesium 312
Copper 30.0
Sulfur 0.04
Chlorine 24.0
183.0
Source: Healthy Ways Newletter, Bruce Fife, vol 4
 Sport drinks vs. coconut water
Component Sports drink Coconut water
(mg/100 ml) (mg/100 ml)
Potassium 11.7    294   

Sodium 41    25   

Chloride 39    118   

Magnesium 7    10   

Sugars 6    5   

Source: FAO AG21 Magazine, 2005

OUTLINE
COMPOSITION and HEALTH
BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

◦ Physico-chemical composition of coconut

water
◦ Phil. National Standards for Bottled
Coconut Water
◦ Health benefits
Standards for Chilled Young Coconut Water/ Drink
(PNS/BAFPS 28:2006; ICS 67.160.20)
Scope
- applies to chilled packaged products from young coconut
(Cocos nucifera L.), with or without addition of tender young
coconut solid endosperm, potable water, and permitted
sweeteners.
- should be stored at refrigeration temperature not exceeding
40C.
Classifications
1. Buko juice
1.1 100% Buko juice - refers to the unmodified natural
aqueous liquid of 6-9 month old coconut, the appearance
of which ranges from clear to slightly turbid.
1.2 Buko Juice with tender solid endosperm - refers to
buko juice with the addition of tender solid endosperm
from 6 to 8 month-old coconut.
 Standards for Chilled Young Coconut Water/ Drink
(PNS/BAFPS 28:2006; ICS 67.160.20)
Classifications
2. Buko juice drink
2.1 Buko juice with water, with or without sweetener,
without tender solid endosperm - refers to buko juice
with or without permitted sweeteners and without tender
solid
2.2 Buko Juice with water, with or without sweetener,
and with tender solid endosperm - refers to buko juice
with the addition of potable water, with or without
permitted sweeteners and with tender solid endosperm
from 6 to 8 month-old coconuts.
 Standards for Chilled Young Coconut Water/ Drink
(PNS/BAFPS 28:2006; ICS 67.160.20)
Essential composition and quality factors
Physico-chemical properties

Physico-chemical properties Buko juice Buko juice drink

Total soluble solids (TSS), 0Bx 4.0-7.5 6.0-10.0
Total titratable acidity (TA) 0.03-0.08 0.02-0.10
%m/m
pH 4.60-5.10 4.30-6.25
Specific gravity 1.023-1.070 1.020-1.220
Potassium content (ppm) Not less 1,400 Not less than
1,100
◦ Sensory properties
-The product shall have the characteristic appearance, taste and aroma of a
young coconut aged 6-9 months.
 Standards for Chilled Young Coconut Water/ Drink
(PNS/BAFPS 28:2006; ICS 67.160.20)

Sweeteners
- Includes sugar and permitted artificial sweeteners may be added
and when used shall be in accordance with the regulations of the
Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).

Microbiological standards
Total plate count (TPC) <10,000 cfu/ml
Yeast and mold count (MYC) <250 cfu/mL
Total coliform count <10 cfu/mL
OUTLINE
COMPOSITION and HEALTH
BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

◦ Physico-chemical composition of coconut

water
◦ Phil. National Standards for Bottled Coconut
Water
◦ Health benefits
 Health Benefits
A Natural Diuretic 
Effective in the treatment of kidney and urethral stones 
Can be injected intravenously in emergency case.
Found as blood plasma substitute because it is sterile,
does not produce heat, does not destroy red blood cells
and is readily accepted by the body.
Aids the quick absorption of drugs and makes their
peak concentration in the blood easier by its electrolytic
effect. 

Source: www.lipabuko.com
 Health Benefits
Urinary antiseptic and eliminates poisons in case of mineral
poisoning.
Oral rehydration medium (hangover treatment)
Contains organic compounds possessing growth promoting
properties
Keeps the body cool
A good source of potassium
Wholesome beverage that nature has provided for the people
of the tropics to fight the heat. It has caloric value of 17.4 per
100gm.
Promotes digestion

Source: www.lipabuko.com
 Researches on the Health Benefits of
Young Coconut Water Drink
• Bukolysis: young coconut water renoclysis for urinary stone
dissolution.
IntSurg. 1987 Oct-Dec;72(4):247 MacalalagEV Jr, MacalalagAL.

• Multiple ureteraltubation for stones.

J Urol. 1983 Jul;130(1):35-6.
MacalalagEV Jr, MacalalagAL.

• Coconut water for intravenous fluid therapy.

PaediatrIndones. 1965 Jul-Dec;5(3):Suppl:782-92. RantiIS, Kwee
TIEN BOH, ThioIN LIANG, Tan ENG HOEY.

• Intravenous administration of coconut water.

J Assoc Physicians India. 1972 Mar;20(3):235-9. RaoPS, RaoSR,
Kumar SV, Murthy KJ, DusseyP.
 Bukolysis: young coconut water renoclysisfor
urinary stone dissolution.
Chinese General Hospital
St. Luke’s Medical Center

Coconut water is healthy and

an effective treatment for
urinary stones
Eufemio V. Macalalag, Jr, MD
 coconut

Dr. Macalalag’s
Bukolysis
~ 4 days
COCONUT WATER
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