... Tender coconut water (TCW) is the nutrient rich liquid endosperm of young (6-8 months) coconuts (Cocos nucifera L) that contains bioactive compounds including vitamins, minerals, sugars, amino acids, peptides, proteins, plant metabolites, and phytohormones (Supplementary Table 1) and is commonly consumed in tropical countries (Adams & Bratt, 1992;DebMandal & Mandal, 2011;Yong, Ge, Ng, & Tan, 2009). Its composition makes it a useful rehydrating fluid and it has been used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, fever and body aches (Adams & Bratt, 1992;DebMandal & Mandal, 2011;Yong, Ge, Ng, & Tan, 2009). TCW has anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, antibacterial, wound healing and anti-cancer activities (Bhagya, Prema, & Rajamohan, 2012;Loki & Rajamohan, 2003;Prabhu et al., 2014;Preetha, Devi, & Rajamohan, 2015;Rao & Najam, 2016). ...