iTi News from: 03-2009

Coconut Water - 100% Juice Suggestions- Low Calories

Natural coconut water is the water inside a coconut. It is naturally filtered for nine months through the dense fibers of the coconut creating a nutritious, pure and refreshing isotonic beverage. Coconut water has five essential electrolytes, more potassium than a banana, no added sugars, no fat, no cholesterol and no preservatives. It is excellent for replacing lost electrolytes from exercise and illness. Coconut water has literally saved thousands of lives, including many children in underdeveloped countries. Listed below are some formulation suggestions to give you an idea about the usage of coconut water in various beverage applications.

Acai (Euterpe oleracea) is a palm fruit native to the Amazon estuary. It has long been revered as an antidote for numerous ailments by the indigenous people of Brazil's Northern Amazon region. Acai berries contain powerful antioxidants, “anthocyanins”. It is considered to be one of the top super-fruits in the world. The combination of acai and coconut water results in a very nutritious, rehydrating and invigorating beverage.

Coconut Water/Acai Blend I Code 020209-01
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	50.0
iTi Acai Puree	4200	40.0
White Grape Juice		10.0
		100%

Technical Data:	100% juice, Brix: 5.5

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

Coconut Water/Acai Blend II Code 020209-02
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	75.0
iTi Acai Puree	4200	10.0
White Grape Juice		15.0
		100%

Technical Data:	100% juice, Brix: 5.8

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

Pomegranate is gaining immense popularity in the USA. It contains Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, potassium and antioxidant poly-phenols. It has a very high ORAC value and can be used in various beverage applications. The combination of pomegranate and coconut water results in a rehydrating and invigorating beverage.

Coconut Water/Pomegranate Smoothie I Code 011209-01
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	80.0
iTi Pomegranate Puree	4990	15.0
White Grape Juice		5.0
		100%

Technical Data:	100% juice

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

Coconut Water/Pomegranate Smoothie II Code 011209-02
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	50.0
iTi Pomegranate Puree	4990	45.0
White Grape Juice		5.0
		100%

Technical Data:	100% juice

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

Mangosteen/Coconut Water Smoothie¹ Code 061807-03
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	50.0
iTi Mangosteen Puree	4420	35.0
iTi Coconut Cream	2100	10.0
White Grape Juice		5.0
		100%

Technical Data:	pH: 4.0, 100% juice, Brix: 18

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

Pineapple Coconut Water² Code 061407-01
Ingredients	Prod #	Pct
iTi Coconut Water	2010	50.0
White Grape Juice		40.0
iTi Pinapple Juice	8700	10.0
		100%

Technical Data:	pH: 3.8, 100% juice, Brix: 9

Preparation:	Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until thoroughly dispersed. Serve cold.

¹Mangosteen is a tropical fruit rich in xanthones and vitamin C. It has a flavor similar to that of a sweet orange. Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage which is biologically pure , very tasty and full of salts, sugars and vitamins.The combination of the two fruits results in a very refreshing, rehydrating and revitalizing beverage.

²This refreshing drink provides all the goodness and nutrition of coconut water with the mildly sweet flavor of pineapple juice. The combination is a delightful tropical sensation.

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