Buko is the Filipino word for young coconut, a green coconut with sweet water and soft, tender meat. It is used in desserts, drinks and savory dishes.

What does buko taste like?

Buko has a light, sweet water and soft, tender meat with a mild coconut flavor. It is less oily and less rich than mature coconut.

What is buko used for?

Buko meat is used in buko salad, buko pandan, buko pie, halo-halo and Filipino drinks, and the water is drunk fresh. Frozen buko strips make desserts convenient.

How do you open a young coconut?

Cut or chop off the pointed top, poke a hole to drain the water, then crack open the shell to scoop out the soft meat. A coconut opener tool makes it easier, and Weee! carries coconut opener sets.

How should I store young coconut?

Store whole young coconuts in the refrigerator and use them within a few days. Frozen buko strips stay in the freezer until you want to use them.

What is the difference between buko and mature coconut?

Buko is a young green coconut with watery, soft meat, while mature coconut has hard white flesh and less water. Buko is better for desserts, mature coconut for grating and milk.

Where can I buy buko near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Thai Young Coconut, Tropics Shredded Young Coconut (frozen) and Tas Young Coconut Stripped in Syrup.

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Where to buy buko near me?

*Orders above $35, varies by region

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Top 5 products for Buko

#1

Tropics Shredded Young Coconut, Frozen

Tropics Shredded Young Coconut, frozen, is shredded buko meat for desserts. Thaw and add to buko salad, buko pandan or halo-halo.

$3.49 - $4.79

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Kaka123
I bought it to make cassava cake, it's my first time buying it. I hope it will be delicious.
msgapas
Good for my suman/ bibingka!
weee.15765141
Looks good!
mavictoria_judge
Shredded young coconut it’s super easy just mix with Buko juice for your refreshments. It’s perfect . Thanks wee
psphowell
Thank you weee
Cel Lambert
Yay!!! Vest for salads & cooking…
Cel Lambert
Thanks so much i love this its on sale
weee.16167731
Craving for buko salad. I hope this tastes like fresh buko.
charlita_c
Ingridient for my fruit salad
Lyn
Good price and got it still frozen

#2

Tas Young Coconut Stripped in Syrup (Buko Kinayud)

Tas Young Coconut Stripped in Syrup (Buko Kinayud) is sweetened young coconut strips in syrup, ready to scoop into desserts and drinks.

$3.09 - $4.49

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mavictoria_judge
I’m ready to make Buko pie with this young coconut in syrup (Buko kina yod) it’s super delicious you must try
jinrock2013
Thank you!
Cel Lambert
Stocking in my pantry …
Bear
Large box... convenient.
Mamiof3
Always make sure to have some in hand for my fruit salad. Kids approved even for picky eaters. Texture its nice and soft very good coconut flavor.
lelamkt88
Shredded coconut is delicious!
ZorayaPrado
Can’t wait to eat them I love them
Roselle
Buko salad soon
Mamiof3
Favorite to add my my fruit salad. All my kids enjoy it as well.
weee.18240593
The young coconut strips is a “special” ingredient for my Chè Thái, making it taste so fresh! Glad I found it on Weee!

#3

Tas Young Coconut (Stripped)

Tas Young Coconut (Stripped) is young coconut strips for Filipino desserts and salads. Add to fruit salad or serve chilled.

$3.69 - $4.99

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Jonnymar Salvador
It easy to open, really good to use in salad. Bit expensive but is really worth it.
penny1999abel
100 satisfied with this several times repurchase. So much better than the frozen kind.
tetcheplaza1993
I want more next of buko in the can so I can make It more for our family..they really wanted me to make it again.. Thank you wee. must buy here?!!
rebbat09
Use for cassava cake
Jia
Perfect for my salad
weee.16401718
my favorite coconut arrived. Fast delivery and no damage. Thank you!
Mommade
Love this brand, perfect for coconut cake.
Divina
I love how convenient the wee app is! going to make lots of Filipino desserts thanks to wee!
Becca
First time buying this. I hope it’s good.
AngelitaNatac
First time to try

#4

Thai Young Coconut 9ct 1 case

Thai Young Coconut, 9 ct case, is fresh young coconuts with sweet water and tender meat. Open, drink the water and scoop out the meat.

$13.88 - $29.49

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lishact2001
extremely delicious. don't hesitate and the price is affordable for now
Majidah
I love is so sweet
On
Thai coconuts are very fresh, tender, and delicious; I've bought them many times and they're very sweet.
martastrid945
Excellent quality, I tried one right away and it's delicious.
17363062
Fresh and delicious! I'll buy it again whenever it's on sale!
Sky
The coconuts were well-packaged, each individually wrapped in plastic and foam. They can be used to make coconut chicken; they're very sweet.
weee.7925579
Very fresh and sweet coconut juice. Ordered many times.
Maurya
great taste of water and meat
nancyzhao7177
Coconuts are the most frequently repurchased item.
Ann
Fresh and delicious

#5

Thai Easy Open Young Coconut 1 case

Thai Easy Open Young Coconut, 1 case, is a young coconut trimmed for easier opening. Drink the water and eat the meat.

$19.99 - $25.99

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slong
Refreshing coconuts. 2 moldy coconuts from the box of 9 and 3 were kinda soft (the white part). Other than that - I always order them from Weee.
Dennis
Refresh and cold excellent product
Lyna
Sweet, delicious, and inexpensive.
蔡军霞
It is very Easy to open and tastes delicious. I will buy again.
aasthadineshsingh.kshatriya01
Packaging and product are good
weee.14652134
My son's favorite drink, convenient, delicious, and sweet.
Viengvilay
It's very very good
Viengvilay
I love it. Fresh coconut
masgusto.16149761
Very good
Viana
I really enjoy drinking this coconut water; buying a whole case is cheap and convenient, and it's very handy to take along when traveling.

Popular recipes

Buko salad

Young coconut strips are mixed with cream, condensed milk and fruit cocktail for a chilled Filipino dessert.

Buko pandan

Young coconut strips are folded with pandan jelly cubes, cream and condensed milk in a chilled Filipino salad.

Buko pie

A flaky pie crust is filled with young coconut strips in sweet custard, a Filipino bakery classic from Laguna.

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Frequently asked questions

What is buko?
Buko is the Filipino word for young coconut, a green coconut with sweet water and soft, tender meat. It is used in desserts, drinks and savory dishes.
What is buko used for?
Buko meat is used in buko salad, buko pandan, buko pie, halo-halo and Filipino drinks, and the water is drunk fresh. Frozen buko strips make desserts convenient.
How should I store young coconut?
Store whole young coconuts in the refrigerator and use them within a few days. Frozen buko strips stay in the freezer until you want to use them.
Where can I buy buko near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Thai Young Coconut, Tropics Shredded Young Coconut (frozen) and Tas Young Coconut Stripped in Syrup.

What does buko taste like?
Buko has a light, sweet water and soft, tender meat with a mild coconut flavor. It is less oily and less rich than mature coconut.
How do you open a young coconut?
Cut or chop off the pointed top, poke a hole to drain the water, then crack open the shell to scoop out the soft meat. A coconut opener tool makes it easier, and Weee! carries coconut opener sets.
What is the difference between buko and mature coconut?
Buko is a young green coconut with watery, soft meat, while mature coconut has hard white flesh and less water. Buko is better for desserts, mature coconut for grating and milk.

Kaka123
I bought it to make cassava cake, it's my first time buying it. I hope it will be delicious.
msgapas
Good for my suman/ bibingka!
weee.15765141
Looks good!
mavictoria_judge
Shredded young coconut it’s super easy just mix with Buko juice for your refreshments. It’s perfect . Thanks wee
psphowell
Thank you weee
Cel Lambert
Yay!!! Vest for salads & cooking…
Cel Lambert
Thanks so much i love this its on sale
weee.16167731
Craving for buko salad. I hope this tastes like fresh buko.
charlita_c
Ingridient for my fruit salad
Lyn
Good price and got it still frozen
mavictoria_judge
I’m ready to make Buko pie with this young coconut in syrup (Buko kina yod) it’s super delicious you must try
jinrock2013
Thank you!
Cel Lambert
Stocking in my pantry …
Bear
Large box... convenient.
Mamiof3
Always make sure to have some in hand for my fruit salad. Kids approved even for picky eaters. Texture its nice and soft very good coconut flavor.
lelamkt88
Shredded coconut is delicious!
ZorayaPrado
Can’t wait to eat them I love them
Roselle
Buko salad soon
Mamiof3
Favorite to add my my fruit salad. All my kids enjoy it as well.
weee.18240593
The young coconut strips is a “special” ingredient for my Chè Thái, making it taste so fresh! Glad I found it on Weee!
Jonnymar Salvador
It easy to open, really good to use in salad. Bit expensive but is really worth it.
penny1999abel
100 satisfied with this several times repurchase. So much better than the frozen kind.
tetcheplaza1993
I want more next of buko in the can so I can make It more for our family..they really wanted me to make it again.. Thank you wee. must buy here?!!
rebbat09
Use for cassava cake
Jia
Perfect for my salad
weee.16401718
my favorite coconut arrived. Fast delivery and no damage. Thank you!
Mommade
Love this brand, perfect for coconut cake.
Divina
I love how convenient the wee app is! going to make lots of Filipino desserts thanks to wee!
Becca
First time buying this. I hope it’s good.
AngelitaNatac
First time to try
lishact2001
extremely delicious. don't hesitate and the price is affordable for now
Majidah
I love is so sweet
On
Thai coconuts are very fresh, tender, and delicious; I've bought them many times and they're very sweet.
martastrid945
Excellent quality, I tried one right away and it's delicious.
17363062
Fresh and delicious! I'll buy it again whenever it's on sale!
Sky
The coconuts were well-packaged, each individually wrapped in plastic and foam. They can be used to make coconut chicken; they're very sweet.
weee.7925579
Very fresh and sweet coconut juice. Ordered many times.
Maurya
great taste of water and meat
nancyzhao7177
Coconuts are the most frequently repurchased item.
Ann
Fresh and delicious
slong
Refreshing coconuts. 2 moldy coconuts from the box of 9 and 3 were kinda soft (the white part). Other than that - I always order them from Weee.
Dennis
Refresh and cold excellent product
Lyna
Sweet, delicious, and inexpensive.
蔡军霞
It is very Easy to open and tastes delicious. I will buy again.
aasthadineshsingh.kshatriya01
Packaging and product are good
weee.14652134
My son's favorite drink, convenient, delicious, and sweet.
Viengvilay
It's very very good
Viengvilay
I love it. Fresh coconut
masgusto.16149761
Very good
Viana
I really enjoy drinking this coconut water; buying a whole case is cheap and convenient, and it's very handy to take along when traveling.