The Chilean Palm coconuts or “coquitos” are the seeds of the Chilean Wine Palm, scientifically known as Jubaea chilensis. Each seed is enveloped in a sweet, juicy pulp followed by a tough outer shell. Inside lies the small edible coconut, technically a drupe rather than a nut, measuring 2 centimeters in diameter. Its edible portion consists of a cellular layer of endosperm deposited along the coconut's walls, forming the delectable “coquitos” flesh.
Product options: Coquitos with Shell and shelled.
KEY BENEFITSCoquito nuts are a source of fiber to regulate the digestive tract, vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation. The nuts also provide some potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, phosphorus to protect bones and teeth, and other amounts of magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
