How Long Can Coconuts Be Stored? Detailed Storage Times

Green-skin tender coconuts can be stored for about 10 to 12 days; green-skin mature coconuts can be stored for about 15-20 days; peeled tender coconuts can be stored for about 8-10 days; peeled mature coconuts can be stored for 10-15 days; king coconuts can be stored for about 15-30 days.

How long can coconuts be stored?

1. Green-skin tender coconut

Green-skin tender coconuts are characterized by containing more juice, having a fairly thick skin and softer flesh, and can only be stored for about 10 to 12 days after being picked from the tree.

2. Green-skin mature coconut

Green-skin mature coconuts are characterized by containing a little less juice than tender coconuts, being able to be shaken, and having thick flesh, and can be stored for about 15-20 days after being picked from the tree.

3. Peeled tender coconut

Peeled tender coconuts are characterized by a fairly white exterior, are generally bleached and soaked in chemical agents, and with preservatives added, can be stored for about 8-10 days.

4. Peeled mature coconut

Peeled mature coconuts can be divided into multiple varieties according to their degree of maturity, and the shelf life varies somewhat among different varieties, but the most common ones can be stored for 20-30 days.

5. King coconut

King coconuts are processed by artificial peeling and can be stored for about 15-30 days; some look very nice on the outside, but the coconut flesh may already be rotten.

6. Opened coconut

An opened coconut should be drunk up in the shortest possible time, otherwise the taste will change.