Vita Coco Original Coconut Water
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Flash-pasteurized, shelf-stable coconut water in a 16.9 fl oz (500 ml) Tetra Pak carton, with less than 1% added sugar. US label: 45 calories and 470 mg potassium per 8 fl oz.
Flash-pasteurized, shelf-stable, 16.9 fl oz (500 ml) Tetra Pak; ingredients list less than 1% sugar. US label: 45 calories and 470 mg potassium per 8 fl oz. Widely available and easy to buy by the case.
Vita Coco Original is a widely distributed, shelf-stable coconut water. The brand says it flash-pasteurizes it and packs it in Tetra Pak cartons, and adds less than 1% sugar to its non-flavored coconut water to standardize taste. US label copies show 45 calories and 470 mg potassium per 8 fl oz. Check the actual carton for regional ingredients and nutrition instead of assuming an identical formulation everywhere. Its long shelf life and availability are practical conveniences, not evidence of medically superior hydration.
Pros
- Sold by most US grocery chains and online retailers
- 470 mg potassium per 8 fl oz on its US label
- Shelf-stable Tetra Pak — no refrigerator space required until opened
Cons
- Contains a small amount of added sugar (less than 1% of ingredients)
Score breakdown
Coconut Water Review from ConsumerLab
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