nata de coco
🇵🇭 A dish from Philippines
Nata de coco, also marketed as coconut gel, is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like food produced by the fermentation of coconut water, which gels through the production of microbial cellulose by Komagataeibacter xylinus.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | coconut water, microbial culture, sugar syrup |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | fermented and set into a gel, cut into cubes |
| 👅Flavour & style | chewy, translucent, lightly sweet |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | eaten as a sweet snack or in desserts and drinks |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does nata de coco come from?
nata de coco is a dish that originated in Philippines.
What is nata de coco?
Nata de coco, also marketed as coconut gel, is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like food produced by the fermentation of coconut water, which gels through the production of microbial cellulose by Komagataeibacter xylinus.