Product Highlight: CocoWonder

Thursday, June 06, 2019

Product Highlight: CocoWonder
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Coconut is often called as the “tree of life” because every single part of it can be used to make several products. Andy Albao saw this opportunity and decided to establish CocoWonder – a Filipino brand that focuses on creating high quality healthy products from coconut. The company takes pride in the fact that they produce the raw materials directly from their farm and are processed immediately in their facilities to maintain the product’s freshness. All products offered by CocoWonder are 100% US and EU certified organic and they have certifications to prove their claims.

Without further ado, here are some of the bestselling CocoWonder products.

1. Coconut Aminos Liquid Sauce
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Soy sauce is a very popular seasoning that is often used in cooking Asian dishes. However, if you have a soy allergy or you need to reduce sodium in your diet, then coconut aminos is a good alternative to soy sauce. Coconut aminos is made from fermented coconut sap and sea salt. It contains less sodium than soy sauce. In fact, coconut aminos has 90mg of sodium per teaspoon while soy sauce has 291mg of sodium per teaspoon.

CocoWonder Coconut Aminos is vegan, soy-free, gluten-free and non-GMO. This savory seasoning with sweet-salty taste can be used exactly as soy sauce in cooking, marinade and dipping sauce. Take note though that unlike soy sauce which can be stored in the kitchen pantry upon opening, coconut aminos must be refrigerated after opening and will last for about 3 months.

2. Coconut Sugar
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Coconut sugar is one of the most common healthier alternatives to white sugar. CocoWonder Coconut Sugar comes from the liquid sap that is collected from the flower buds of the coconut palm trees. Since it is less processed than regular white sugar, it retains most of its nutrients like iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It also has a low glycemic index (GI) so it will not elevate the blood sugar level as much as white sugar. This makes coconut sugar ideal for people with diabetes.

3. Coconut Flour
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CocoWonder Coconut Flour is made from ground and dried coconut meat. It is not only gluten-free, it’s also grain-free and nut-free. It is also rich in fiber and protein which help balance the blood sugar level in the body. Coconut flour has a mild, sweet taste and a faint coconut smell. Since it’s not a neutral-tasting flour, it will impart a subtle coconut flavor to your cooking and baking.

Take note that coconut flour may be a little bit tricky to use as compared to wheat (white) flour. You only need to substitute ¼ cup of coconut flour for every 1 cup of all purpose flour. Since coconut flour is gluten free, you will need to use more eggs with it in order to bind the ingredients together. Moreover, coconut flour absorbs more liquid, so you might need to increase the amount of liquid whenever you use coconut flour in baked products.

4. Coconut Butter
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If you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative to butter, then CocoWonder Coconut Butter is what I can recommend. I have personally tried this product and instantly fell in love with it because it reminds me so much of the taste of latik (coconut curds used as toppings in Filipino rice cakes).

Coconut butter is actually a pureed coconut meat. It can be spread on toast and used as a non-dairy coffee creamer. Even better, you can eat it directly from the jar, just like what I normally do J

Make sure to refrigerate the coconut butter as soon as you opened its container. Since coconut butter can become rock-hard in the fridge, you need to thaw it prior to consumption by placing the jar in a bowl of hot water for 5 – 10 minutes or until it is soft enough to be scooped out of container.

If you want to know other uses for coconut butter, then you can read this article. 

5. Coconut Cider Vinegar
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If you’re a fan of apple cider vinegar, you will definitely love CocoWonder Coconut Cider Vinegar. Coconut cider vinegar (also known as sukang tuba in Filipino) is made from fermented coconut sap. Since it’s a fermented product, it is naturally rich in probiotics – a good bacteria that is beneficial for keeping our gut healthy. It also has a milder taste than apple cider vinegar and has a little hint of sweetness. Coconut cider vinegar is also a good source of potassium – an important mineral that can lower blood pressure, therefore keeping your heart healthy.

6. Coconut Oil
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CocoWonder offers several types of coconut oil: extra virgin, culinary virgin and MCT.

Extra virgin is an unrefined, unbleached and non-deodorized coconut oil. Since it’s unrefined, it has a strong coconut taste and smell. It also retains most of the nutrients of the raw coconut fruit.

Culinary virgin, on the other hand, has reduced coconut taste and is odorless, making it ideal for cooking since it won’t affect the flavor of your food.

MCT, which stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides, is a variant of coconut oil that is gaining popularity in recent years. 100% MCT oil is made by extracting medium chain triglycerides from coconut oil (which typically contains about 50% MCT). You may ask, what makes MCT so special than a regular coconut oil? Compared to its long chain triglycerides counterpart, MCT oil is easier to digest which is the reason why it can be used as an instant source of body energy. Proponents of MCT oil claim that it can also be taken as dietary supplement to support weight loss (but should still be taken in moderation since MCT oil is still a fat).

Aside from food products, CocoWonder also sells personal care products that are made from coconut (e.g. lotion, soap, etc.).

For complete product listing or if you want to order CocoWonder products, then you may visit the following channels:

Official Website: http://www.cocowonder.com.ph 

What are your favorite CocoWonder products? Share them on the comment section below J

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