Nata de coco
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Nata de Coco, a high fiber, zero fat Philippino dessert.
Nata de coco is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like food product produced by the bacterial fermentation of coconut milk. Nata de coco is most commonly sweetened as a candy or dessert, and can accompany many things including pickles, drinks, ice cream, and fruit mixes. The product originates from the Philippines.
Nutrition
Nata de coco is highly regarded for its high dietary fiber, and its zero fat and cholesterol content. No preservatives or other chemicals are added to Nata de coco.
Production
The primarily coconut milk dessert is produced through a series of steps ranging from milk extraction, mixing, fermentation, separating, cleaning, cutting to packaging.
External links
- Food Market Exchange: Nata de coco Product Information (http://www.foodmarketexchange.com/datacenter/product/fruit/coconut/detail/dc_pi_ft_coconut1001_07.htm)
- Case Study on Nato de coco Boom in the Philippines (http://www.american.edu/projects/mandala/TED/coconut.htm)ja:ナタ・デ・ココ