O.N.E. Coconut Water, 11.2-Ounce Aseptic Containers (Pack of 12) Review.
"The Closest Thing to Fresh Young Coconut Juice But In A Box!" 2008-05-22
By Colorgirl (NE US)
My family has been adopting a raw foods diet for the last year, and one of the things we have been able to enjoy is eating young green coconuts.
A young green coconut looks like a woody white cylinder with a point on the top of it. In order to open it, you take a heavy cleaver type knife and you strike it in four sides around the point of the coconut.
You then take off the top and inside you get anywhere from 1/4 to a full cup of coconut water- a clear sweet nectar with subtle coconut flavor.
Drinking this type of juice is a delightful experience, however, it does take some work to get at and is not always convenient- until now.
When I first saw the 11 oz aseptic container of O.N.E coconut water, I was not sure what to expect. I know that I expected it to be flat tasting and probably nothing like I was used to from having fresh green coconut water.
I was wrong.
This coconut water might not be fresh and raw, but it is the closest thing to it that I have come across so far.
The foil wrapped box has about a 5/8" opening (slanted square) that is covered with foil. You peel that off and it forms a slight spout for easy pouring.
It is best served cold, so I kept in the refrigerator.
The water/juice inside is a slightly cloudy clear liquid which has the delightful taste of young green coconuts. There is a refreshing coconut flavor that is not at all overwhelming, but just right.
It has no added flavors or sugars to it, which is delightful. It has only 60 calories which is also a nice feature.
I have compared it to fresh coconut water, and although I do prefer raw fresh water, I am very happy with this as a substitute.
I can say this, my family all fought to taste this stuff- so it made a big hit here.
If you are into raw foods and need to have a beverage which is close to what you are used to and is not cooked to death and sweetened in a package to take on a picnic, trip, or even to work, this is definitely a great item to have handy.
You might like it even if you are not into raw foods, but like the fragile coconut flavor in coconut water- you should give this a try.
I do want to mention that this is NOT the kind of water that comes out of very dark brown dried coconuts- that tastes very different than young green coconuts.
"The best coconut package out there" 2008-05-28
By Weimarner (New York, NY)
I have tried just about every coconut water company out there (Zico, Harvest Bay, Vita Coco, etc.) and this by far is the best and the closest to the coconut water out of fresh young coconut. Nothing will be beat drinking it right out of fresh coconut but O.N.E comes the closes.
The coconut water is supposed to taste like fresh refreshing, slight sweet water with just a hint of coconut flavor. If you taste strong flavor of coconut, it is probably over ripe or aged. This container also doesn't have any package smell as some of the other coconut water packages have.
Just remember to buy them fresh and chill them before you drink. The flavor is much better when chilled. Highly recommend buying this over the other brands.
"Best out of 4 Coconut waters I've tried" 2009-02-15
By Brian Ma (San Diego, CA USA)
My mom recommended to me ONE coconut water, and it's great. Great tasting, full of electrolytes, and relatively healthy.
When my Whole Foods ran out of stock, I thought I'd try the alternatives, including Zico and Vita something. Surprisingly, both weren't that great although I think in one case it may have to do with them trying to mix other juices in (i.e. not pure coconut water). Another brand I tried was worse. That's pretty sad because other than good OJ or apple juice, nothing beats coconut water and more people ought to know about it. No matter what brand you try, I wouldn't recommend non-pure coconut water like mango or other juices mixed in because it takes away from it.
I've had coconut water straight from coconuts, and this is as good as I've had. So it was a pleasant surprise when years back they started selling this stuff. In many cultures, Coconuts are a daily staple and the source of a wide range of critical nutrients. It's something people can eat and drink literally every day.
The drink is good like Gatorade after a long excercize. I hate Vitamin water and all the other sports drinks, and somewhat tolerate Gatorade. I'm surprised they don't just imitate coconut water.
Anyways, highly recommended.
"The real stuff." 2009-01-20
By M. Lauriano
Like a few of the people who wrote a review I was born and raised on a carribbean island... Barbabdos to be exact. When I came here I tried to find coconut water that actually,.. was coconut water and guess what , One coconut water is exactly that.
It taste like the young fresh coconut water that it clams to be from ... loook at the ingrediants no additives just coconut water. There is a difference between young coconuts and more aged coconuts. The older ones are much sweeter :) but the young ones are more refreshing and much healthier.
So if you dont know what you talking about..its not right to leave a negative review, because to really know the difference between coconuts you actually would have to taste the orginal product cut fresh and drink it out the nut.
One... Thanks.. I always crave coconut water during pregancy because there is nothing better than young cocnut water to keep a mother and her baby healthy and you have given me something wonderfull.
"Includes Handy Straws! Great for Kids!" 2009-06-02
By Midwest Mommy (Midwest, USA)
If I could give this product more than 5 stars, I would! Our family has tried VitaCoco and Zico Coconut Water (both were good) but O.N.E. Coconut water is our favorite because it includes little extendable straws that can be used like a juice box. The handy straw allows you to neatly poke a hole through the foil seal for a no-spill drink...perfect for car rides or letting kids carry their drink around the house. We also drink coconut water when we are ill, instead of Pedialyte or Gatorade (much more healthy). The straw is a great way to get fussy toddlers to drink the fluids they need when they're sick.
I highly recommend coconut water. The consistency can take some getting used to because it's thicker than water or juice, but the nutritional value can't be beat. It is the perfect drink for kids and athletes: an all natural, whole food....slightly sweet with fewer natural sugars than most fruit juices, no artificial colors or flavors, won't stain, packed with potassium and electrolytes, and it actually contains calcium and a little protein! Packaged in small, recyclable Tetra Pak containers (eco-friendly) that contain no PBA like some plastics. You can easily take this coconut water with you anywhere- I always keep a couple in the car and often stick one in my purse (although coconut water tastes best cold). If you have any reservations about trying this product, just go for it! If you really don't like it, you can always sell the rest on craigslist :)
By Colorgirl (NE US)
My family has been adopting a raw foods diet for the last year, and one of the things we have been able to enjoy is eating young green coconuts.
A young green coconut looks like a woody white cylinder with a point on the top of it. In order to open it, you take a heavy cleaver type knife and you strike it in four sides around the point of the coconut.
You then take off the top and inside you get anywhere from 1/4 to a full cup of coconut water- a clear sweet nectar with subtle coconut flavor.
Drinking this type of juice is a delightful experience, however, it does take some work to get at and is not always convenient- until now.
When I first saw the 11 oz aseptic container of O.N.E coconut water, I was not sure what to expect. I know that I expected it to be flat tasting and probably nothing like I was used to from having fresh green coconut water.
I was wrong.
This coconut water might not be fresh and raw, but it is the closest thing to it that I have come across so far.
The foil wrapped box has about a 5/8" opening (slanted square) that is covered with foil. You peel that off and it forms a slight spout for easy pouring.
It is best served cold, so I kept in the refrigerator.
The water/juice inside is a slightly cloudy clear liquid which has the delightful taste of young green coconuts. There is a refreshing coconut flavor that is not at all overwhelming, but just right.
It has no added flavors or sugars to it, which is delightful. It has only 60 calories which is also a nice feature.
I have compared it to fresh coconut water, and although I do prefer raw fresh water, I am very happy with this as a substitute.
I can say this, my family all fought to taste this stuff- so it made a big hit here.
If you are into raw foods and need to have a beverage which is close to what you are used to and is not cooked to death and sweetened in a package to take on a picnic, trip, or even to work, this is definitely a great item to have handy.
You might like it even if you are not into raw foods, but like the fragile coconut flavor in coconut water- you should give this a try.
I do want to mention that this is NOT the kind of water that comes out of very dark brown dried coconuts- that tastes very different than young green coconuts.
By Weimarner (New York, NY)
I have tried just about every coconut water company out there (Zico, Harvest Bay, Vita Coco, etc.) and this by far is the best and the closest to the coconut water out of fresh young coconut. Nothing will be beat drinking it right out of fresh coconut but O.N.E comes the closes.
The coconut water is supposed to taste like fresh refreshing, slight sweet water with just a hint of coconut flavor. If you taste strong flavor of coconut, it is probably over ripe or aged. This container also doesn't have any package smell as some of the other coconut water packages have.
Just remember to buy them fresh and chill them before you drink. The flavor is much better when chilled. Highly recommend buying this over the other brands.
By Brian Ma (San Diego, CA USA)
My mom recommended to me ONE coconut water, and it's great. Great tasting, full of electrolytes, and relatively healthy.
When my Whole Foods ran out of stock, I thought I'd try the alternatives, including Zico and Vita something. Surprisingly, both weren't that great although I think in one case it may have to do with them trying to mix other juices in (i.e. not pure coconut water). Another brand I tried was worse. That's pretty sad because other than good OJ or apple juice, nothing beats coconut water and more people ought to know about it. No matter what brand you try, I wouldn't recommend non-pure coconut water like mango or other juices mixed in because it takes away from it.
I've had coconut water straight from coconuts, and this is as good as I've had. So it was a pleasant surprise when years back they started selling this stuff. In many cultures, Coconuts are a daily staple and the source of a wide range of critical nutrients. It's something people can eat and drink literally every day.
The drink is good like Gatorade after a long excercize. I hate Vitamin water and all the other sports drinks, and somewhat tolerate Gatorade. I'm surprised they don't just imitate coconut water.
Anyways, highly recommended.
By M. Lauriano
Like a few of the people who wrote a review I was born and raised on a carribbean island... Barbabdos to be exact. When I came here I tried to find coconut water that actually,.. was coconut water and guess what , One coconut water is exactly that.
It taste like the young fresh coconut water that it clams to be from ... loook at the ingrediants no additives just coconut water. There is a difference between young coconuts and more aged coconuts. The older ones are much sweeter :) but the young ones are more refreshing and much healthier.
So if you dont know what you talking about..its not right to leave a negative review, because to really know the difference between coconuts you actually would have to taste the orginal product cut fresh and drink it out the nut.
One... Thanks.. I always crave coconut water during pregancy because there is nothing better than young cocnut water to keep a mother and her baby healthy and you have given me something wonderfull.
By Midwest Mommy (Midwest, USA)
If I could give this product more than 5 stars, I would! Our family has tried VitaCoco and Zico Coconut Water (both were good) but O.N.E. Coconut water is our favorite because it includes little extendable straws that can be used like a juice box. The handy straw allows you to neatly poke a hole through the foil seal for a no-spill drink...perfect for car rides or letting kids carry their drink around the house. We also drink coconut water when we are ill, instead of Pedialyte or Gatorade (much more healthy). The straw is a great way to get fussy toddlers to drink the fluids they need when they're sick.
I highly recommend coconut water. The consistency can take some getting used to because it's thicker than water or juice, but the nutritional value can't be beat. It is the perfect drink for kids and athletes: an all natural, whole food....slightly sweet with fewer natural sugars than most fruit juices, no artificial colors or flavors, won't stain, packed with potassium and electrolytes, and it actually contains calcium and a little protein! Packaged in small, recyclable Tetra Pak containers (eco-friendly) that contain no PBA like some plastics. You can easily take this coconut water with you anywhere- I always keep a couple in the car and often stick one in my purse (although coconut water tastes best cold). If you have any reservations about trying this product, just go for it! If you really don't like it, you can always sell the rest on craigslist :)
