Re: Young imported coconuts and the fumigation process

[Guest guest]

We bought fresh coconuts here and had an allergic reaction. Perhaps

this is what happened. A fungicide or pesticide soak might have been

the problem. We know that the coconut water was not " pink " , which is

what it looks like when spoiled. We would like for someone to respond

to this question of fumigation.

Also, we too are interested in the use of Potassium Metabisulphite in

controlling microbes? Sulphurized and unsulpherized dried coconut is

different. We can use an unsulphurized coconut and ferment it like

you do Kefir in milk. It gives it a tart and carbonated flavor which

we enjoy. But, we wonder if the potassium metabisulphite will hender

our fermentation process?

Bob And

We are going to Try the Mt. Mayon Oil precisely because of Tess posts.

>

> I've been trying to figure out exactly what is done to young coconuts

> that are brought into the US. I'm hearing two different stories. One

> they're sprayed with a fungicide that doesn't penetrate through the

> husk. Or two they're soaked in a pesticide/fungcide bath at the port

> of entry. (sounds like this does penetrate as people describe eating

> young thai coconuts here as having a wierd taste compared to eating

> them in Thailand)

>

> Does anyone have any information on this? Or know where to go to get a

> definitive answer. I've not yet tried to work through the maze of

> calling the Ag. customs offices.

>

> Thanks!

> Lynn

>

[Guest guest]

All I know is that the meat of young coconuts dont stay fresh too long. I asked

a coconut vendor and she said that " buko " (young coconut) is only good for 4 - 7

days after harvest.

Rico

Cebu,Philippines

Lynn <lyn122@...> wrote:

I've been trying to figure out exactly what is done to young coconuts

that are brought into the US. I'm hearing two different stories. One

they're sprayed with a fungicide that doesn't penetrate through the

husk. Or two they're soaked in a pesticide/fungcide bath at the port

of entry. (sounds like this does penetrate as people describe eating

young thai coconuts here as having a wierd taste compared to eating

them in Thailand)

Does anyone have any information on this? Or know where to go to get a

definitive answer. I've not yet tried to work through the maze of

calling the Ag. customs offices.

Thanks!

Lynn