Wilderness Family has a coconut
vinegar made from the sap of the coconut tree.
This is called Tuba. Tuba is collected from the stem
that "feeds" the coconuts. A "Tuba Collector"
climbs to the top of the coconut tree and clips the
stem that contains flowers and baby coconuts. Then a
collection vessel is hung from the tree and the stem
placed so the sap will run into it. Every day a collector
travels from treetop to treetop on bamboo poles to collect
the sap from each tree.
Raw Unfiltered
Coconut Vinegar
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Filtered, Pasteurized
Coconut Vinegar
with raw wild honey
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| Raw, unfiltered coconut vinegar is similar to other naturally fermented vinegars such as balsamic and apple cider vinegars. It contains the natural "mother" which is simply the culture of organisms that created the fermentation of the tuba. These organisms are "probiotic" organisms and friendly to digestion. |
Coconut Vinegar 350 ml $6.40 |
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Coconut Vinegar 750 ml $10.95 |
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Filtered, pasteurized, coconut vinegar and raw honey are a great natural combination. To make a delicious dressing all you need is your choice of spices. When making a hot toddy, just add a tablespoon or two to hot water. |
Coconut Vinegar with honey 350 ml $9.55 |
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Coconut Vinegar with honey 750 ml $15.45 |
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Coconut sap is similar to fresh coconut water and contains
minerals and vitamins. Naturally fermented coconut
vinegar contains vitamins and minerals like
Beta-carotene, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous,
Potassium and Sodium.
Once collected, the sap (or tuba) is allowed to ferment into a natural coconut
vinegar. Natural fermentation takes 45-60 days. Unfiltered
and unheated, it is then bottled and sealed fresh to
protect its goodness. The color of the vinegar changes
as it ages, from cloudy white to light yellow to a clear
light brown as it further matures.
As the vinegar ages, sediments will appear at the bottom.
Film and coin-like gel will also appear and eventually
become the "mother vinegar". They eventually
thicken and float. This is a natural characteristic
of natural coconut nectar vinegar and to savor its natural
goodness, you will want to shake it well before using.
We also offer coconut vinegar that
is sweetened with a natural, raw, wild honey.
This honey
is made from the flowers of coconut, papaya, mango and
other tropical plants. The honey-vinegar blend is delicious
for those who do not like the tartness of vinegar. This vinegar has been filtered and pasteurized, which is necessary because the added raw wild honey would cause it to become too fermented.
This vinegar is produced and processed
at a coconut plantation in the Philippines. It contains
no water, no added sugar, no preservatives and is chemical-free.
This coconut vinegar works very well in dips, salad
dressings and mayonnaise recipes. It is very high in
potassium and alkalinizing minerals, helpful for digestion,
and still contains the probiotic flora that create the
vinegar from the sap in the first place.
Here is one of my favorite recipes:
Dip/Dressing Base
