Food Review #49 Evolution Fresh Pineapple Coconut Water

We recently reviewed Evolution Fresh Orange Juice, and made a recipe with it, we love their orange juice. Now it's time to review another Evolution Fresh product, Evolution Fresh Pineapple Coconut Water.

First, a little information about Evolution Fresh. Evolution Fresh bottled beverages are made from real fruit and vegetable juice. Fresh‐picked, and nutrient-rich. Evolution Fresh fruits and vegetables are squeezed and pressed fresh, bottled cold, never heat pasteurized and without any artificial flavors and colors to bring a fresh‐picked flavor and more nutrition in every sip. Evolution Fresh is one of the few major juiceries left in the industry that still cracks, peels, presses and squeezes its own raw fruits and vegetables. After cold pressing and squeezing the fruits and vegetables, an innovative technology called high pressure processing (HPP) retains more of the flavors, vitamins and nutrients of raw fruits and vegetables without the use of heat, Evolution Fresh is one of the only juiceries using this innovative process. Evolution Fresh bottled juices can be found at 4,000 Starbucks and grocery retailers across the U.S, as well as the four Evolution Fresh stores in Washington State and California. Find out more about Evolution Fresh here.

Additionally, all Evolution Fresh products reviewed thus far are certified kosher. So, even if you are following a kosher diet, you can still enjoy Evolution Fresh products.

Coconut water is very trendy, almost every fashionable celebrity is drinking it. But, there are some reasons why. Coconut water is a great source of electrolytes, such as potassium, necessary for proper hydration. Electrolytes are also necessary for proper muscle contraction and to generate energy in the body. Also the potassium in coconut water can counteract the potential hazards, like hypertension, of a high-sodium diet of processed and refined foods. It has been used in tropical climates for ages to rehydrate the body, Many people prefer the naturally occurring coconut water to sports drinks, as it doesn’t have the added sugar and artificial flavoring and colors that other sports drinks have.

The packaging is very interesting. First off, the bottle is a 450 ml (15.2 ounces) rounded rectangular shaped bottle. The cap is very easy to open, and the bottle is a great size for on the go; it also fits easily in the average cupholder. On the top of the cap there is a sticker that reads "Perishable keep refrigerated", this is very helpful as many would not realize this and assume it is shelf-stable. On the front of the label, the very cool-looking Evolution Fresh logo is emblazoned. The rings around the name of the variety of juice on the label are reminiscent are fine watercolors, and are very artistic in appearance. Another thing I like about the packaging is the label; the side of the label tells you how many different kinds, and how many of each kind of fruit or vegetable used in the drink. Evolution Fresh Pineapple Coconut Water has the water of 1 2/3 coconuts and the juice of 1/3 of a pineapple in each 15.2 ounces (450 millilitres) bottle.

This juice only has two ingredients: coconut water and pineapple juice. That's all, no added sugar, water, or corn syrup.

Please note that, prior to drinking the Pineapple Coconut Water that you need to shake it well to properly mix the contents.

Now let's get to the taste.

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure if the combination of coconut water and pineapple juice would be a good one, but in short. I was wrong.

The two juices complement each other greatly. The pineapple juice with it's very sweet taste, and the coconut water with it's much more subdued sweetness, and almost tea-like flavor. The combination is one that is sweet, but not overly and sickeningly so. It has a very refreshing taste. The two flavors contrast very nicely together. Additionally, the coconut water gives you a bit of energy, and it honestly improved my stamina. This product tastes very fresh, about as fresh if you went to the islands and tried a mixture of freshly-picked pineapple and coconut; that was juiced right before your very eyes. That fresh tasting. This is a great thing to drink anyway, especially on a hot day, or before or after exercising. This is very refreshing, and very good.

This product has a very smooth consistency, it is not a rick juice, but is no as thin as something like, water for example. It has a "happy medium" of consistency. I like the consistency.

I know I said it in the last review, but I'll say it again.

I love Evolution Fresh Pineapple Coconut Water.

I must say, this is one of the best, most delicious, freshest-tasting, highest-quality coconut water products on the market. I highly recommend this product, and I would definitely buy this again. This product is a high-quality product, just like it's parent company's (Starbucks) are, and all the other Evolution Fresh products are. Evolution Fresh products will be a mainstay in my fridge for many years to come.

Overall, Food Review #49 Evolution Fresh Pineapple Coconut Water gets a 10 out of 10! This drink is one of the best I've ever had, and I highly recommend it! Evolution Fresh juices are currently available in 12 states, and will soon be available in even more. For information on where to buy, go here.

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