Tips to Choose the Right Coconut – With More Water or More Malai

When buying a coconut, it’s often hard to tell whether it contains more water or more malai (the soft white flesh). But with these 5 simple tricks, you can figure it out in minutes:

🔊 1. Shake and Listen

• Loud water sound = More water, less malai

• Faint or soft sound = More malai

⚖️ 2. Check the Weight

• Lighter coconut = More water

• Heavier coconut = More malai

👀 3. Examine the "Eyes" of the Coconut

• Every coconut has three round marks on one side called “eyes.”

  • Deep, dry, hard eyes = Older coconut, likely with more malai

  • Soft or light-colored eyes = More water

👆 4. Tap to Test

• Tap the coconut with your finger or a tool:

  • Heavy, dense sound = More malai

  • Hollow sound = More water

🌴 5. Check the Outer Texture

• Smooth and shiny surface = Likely more water inside

• Rough or dry surface = Likely more malai

✅ Bonus Tip:

Next time you buy a coconut, use these tricks to make sure you get the type you actually want—whether it's juicy with coconut water or rich with malai!

📌 Note: These tips are based on common observations. Consult an expert if needed.