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Nata de coco
Chewy, clear cubes made by fermenting coconut water with a friendly bacteria. It was developed in the Philippines and is now used in desserts and drinks around the world.
How it’s made
- Mix coconut water with sugar and a little vinegar or acid.
- Add the starter culture and leave it in trays for about two weeks while a thick gel forms.
- Harvest the gel, cut it into cubes, wash and boil it, then pack in syrup.
Who buys it
Halo-halo and dessert shops, milk tea shops, food manufacturers and exporters.
Rules to know
FDA License to Operate and product registration for packed nata. Raw nata sold to processors still needs clean, permitted premises. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.
Where it’s made in the Philippines
Long made in Laguna and Quezon, and now in many coconut areas.
How to start small
It needs space, clean trays and patience more than machines. Many small producers sell raw nata to bigger packers first.
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