<P> Coconut water is the clear liquid inside coconuts (which are fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development . As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp . </P> <P> Fresh coconuts are typically harvested from the tree while they are green . A hole may be bored into the coconut to provide access to the liquid and meat . In young coconuts, the liquid and air may be under some pressure and may spray slightly when the inner husk is first penetrated . Coconuts which have fallen to the ground are susceptible to rot and damage from insects or other animals . </P>

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