Bulk Coconut Water
Source86 supplies bulk coconut water in single-strength, concentrate, and spray-dried powder forms for food, beverage, and nutritional product manufacturers. Extracted from young coconuts (Cocos nucifera) and supplied across organic and conventional grades, coconut water delivers a clean, mildly sweet flavor and naturally occurring electrolytes for commercial formulation and large-scale production.
Bulk coconut water is commonly used in ready-to-drink beverages, hydration and sports formulations, dairy-alternative and frozen dessert systems, and culinary applications requiring a light, neutral liquid base. The concentrate and powder forms reduce shipping and storage volume and support powdered and reconstituted drink systems.
Sourced from established coconut-producing regions and available in wholesale volumes and custom pack sizes, Source86 supplies bulk coconut water to procurement teams, R&D departments, co-packers, and food manufacturers at scale. Certifications, including Organic, Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO, are available upon request (availability varies by form).
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Cocos nucifera |
|---|---|
| Plant Part Used | Coconut liquid (water) from young coconuts |
| Grade Options | Organic and Conventional (Single Strength); Concentrate and Powder |
| Pack Size | Single Strength: 20 L aseptic bag-in-box; 20 kg, 220 L, 1000 L aseptic bag-in-drum · Powder: 15 kg, 20 kg kraft paper bag · |
| Product Shelf Life | Single Strength: 12 months · Powder: 18 months |
| Shipping / Storage | Dry / Ambient |
| Product Use | Beverages and RTD; hydration and sports drinks; dairy and frozen desserts; sauces and culinary; bakery; functional foods and supplements |
Forms & Standardization
Coconut water is supplied in three commercial forms, distinguished primarily by water content and physical state. The form determines how the ingredient is dosed, stored, and integrated into a formulation.
- Single Strength (Unflavored): Coconut water in its natural liquid state, minimally processed and not adjusted with added flavors or additives. Used where a ready-to-use, neutral liquid base with natural electrolyte content is required. Available organic and conventional.
- Concentrate: Coconut water reduced through vacuum evaporation or heat-assisted concentration to remove a portion of the water, increasing soluble solids and flavor intensity. Selected where reduced volume, intensified coconut flavor, or formulation control over sweetness and mineral contribution is required.
- Powder (Spray-Dried): Coconut water converted to a free-flowing powder through spray drying. Selected for dry-blend applications, extended shelf life, and reduced storage and transport volume, and reconstituted to liquid where required.
Finer specification parameters: soluble solids, dilution ratios for concentrate, reconstitution ratios for powder, and microbiological controls, are defined in technical specification sheets and Certificates of Analysis and can be incorporated as documentation becomes available.
Certifications & Compliance
Source86 supplies bulk coconut water with documentation commonly required for commercial ingredient sourcing and supplier qualification. As a BRCGS AA–certified broker with East and West coast warehousing, Source86 supports supplier onboarding, QA review, and audit readiness across all three forms.
- Documentation available upon request may include: Certificates of Analysis (COAs); ingredient specifications and technical data sheets; allergen statements; country of origin documentation; Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Certifications (availability may vary by supplier, origin, production lot, and form): Organic (single-strength liquid; confirm for concentrate and powder) · Kosher · Halal · Non-GMO. Single-strength and concentrate forms are additionally supported by FDA registration, GMP, HACCP, and GFSI-recognized manufacturing.
For quality-assurance teams requiring additional documentation, including heavy metals testing, microbiological reports, or pesticide residue analysis, requests can be accommodated on a per-order basis. Contact our team to confirm documentation availability for your specific compliance requirements.
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources coconut water from established coconut-producing regions across Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, and, for spray-dried powder, from additional processing origins, including China and India. These origins are selected for their agricultural infrastructure, processing capability, and ability to support consistent, large-scale production. This multi-origin sourcing model helps stabilize supply availability and reduce exposure to seasonal disruption in any single region.
How It’s Produced
- Harvesting: Young coconuts (typically 5–7 months old) are harvested from coconut palm–producing regions where the crop is available throughout much of the year.
- Extraction: The outer husk is removed and the coconut is punctured to access the clear internal liquid, which is collected and filtered to remove solids.
- Stabilization (single strength): The filtered liquid is minimally processed and stabilized for commercial distribution while preserving its natural composition and electrolyte content.
- Concentration (concentrate): A portion of the water is removed through vacuum evaporation or heat-assisted concentration to increase soluble solids and flavor intensity.
- Spray Drying (powder): Fresh coconut water is converted to a free-flowing powder through spray drying for dry handling and extended shelf life.
- Packaging: Each form is quality checked and packed into its bulk format, aseptic bag-in-box or bag-in-drum for liquids; kraft paper bags for powder.
Harvest & Supply Availability
Coconut palms thrive in the warm, humid climates of their primary growing regions and can be harvested year-round in tropical conditions, though peak seasons vary by location and climate. The staggered, multi-origin sourcing model means Source86 can maintain consistent inventory and lead times regardless of seasonal fluctuation in any single origin.
Applications
- Beverages & RTD: Ready-to-drink coconut water, flavored waters, sodas, sports and hydration drinks, smoothies, juices, and cocktail/mocktail bases. Contributes a clean coconut base and natural electrolytes; concentrate intensifies flavor while reducing volume.
- Dairy & Frozen Desserts: Ice cream, sorbet, gelato, popsicles, and puddings. Functions as a natural liquid base, contributing mild sweetness and tropical character.
- Sauces, Dressings & Culinary: Curries, glazes, marinades, dressings, soups, and stews. Serves as a light, neutral liquid input with a subtle coconut note.
- Bakery: Cakes, muffins, cookies, breads, and pastries. Contributes moisture and mild natural sweetness.
- Functional Foods & Supplements: Sports and hydration products, nutritional supplements, and meal replacements. Provides naturally occurring electrolytes for hydration-focused formulation.
- Concentrates & Dry Blends: Diluent in concentrated juices and nectars (single strength), and a base for powdered and reconstituted drink mixes (spray-dried powder).
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Clear, thin liquid (single strength); clear to light amber, viscous liquid (concentrate); free-flowing powder (spray-dried).
Transparent to pale straw for single strength; deeper for concentrate.
Mild, naturally sweet coconut water flavor with a faint nutty, tropical note; intensified in concentrate form.
Light, delicate coconut aroma.
Thin, aqueous (single strength); syrupy and viscous (concentrate); dry, free-flowing (powder).
Contains naturally occurring sugars inherent to coconut water; concentration increases sugar density per volume.
Naturally contains potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium.
Low in calories and fat-free in single-strength form; the concentrate carries higher calorie and sugar content per unit volume due to water removal.
Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo-compatible (coconut is a tree-nut–adjacent allergen in some jurisdictions, confirm allergen labeling requirements).
Functionality
- Provides naturally occurring electrolytes, including potassium, sodium, and magnesium, for hydration-focused formulations.
- Contributes mild natural sweetness and a clean coconut flavor without added sugars.
- Functions as a light, neutral liquid base in beverage and culinary systems.
- Serves as a diluent in concentrated juice and beverage systems, imparting natural sweetness.
- Delivers intensified flavor and reduced volume in concentrate form, enabling formulation control over sweetness and mineral contribution.
- Integrates into dry blends in powder form and reconstitutes to liquid for beverage applications.
- Supports consistent hydration-focused product formulation across production batches.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Multiple Supply Formats: Single-strength liquid, concentrate, and spray-dried powder allow manufacturers to select the form best matched to their process, dosing, and storage requirements.
- Batch Consistency: Controlled processing supports uniform flavor and mineral profile across production runs.
- Reduced Storage & Transport: Concentrate and powder forms lower shipping, storage, and handling volume versus single-strength liquid.
- Shelf-Stable Supply: Ambient storage with defined shelf life (12 months single strength; 18 months powder) supports predictable inventory planning.
- Bulk Aseptic & Dry Packaging: Aseptic bag-in-box and bag-in-drum for liquids; kraft paper bags for powder, formats suited to commercial production.
- Organic & Conventional Options: Supports both certified organic and conventional product lines (organic availability varies by form).
- Supply Continuity: Multi-origin sourcing supports year-round availability and reduces single-region dependency.
- Documentation Readiness: COAs, specifications, allergen statements, country-of-origin documentation, and SDS available on request to support supplier onboarding, backed by BRCGS AA certification and dual-coast warehousing.
