Orange juice with nata de coco is an orange juice drink containing chewy cubes of nata de coco — a cellulose gel fermented from coconut water — usually 15–25% of the pack. It is not a coconut cream drink: nata de coco has almost no fat and no coconut flavour.
Key facts at a glance
- Nata de coco ≠ coconut cream. Nata is a low-calorie fibre gel; coconut cream is fat-rich and opaque.
- Juice content in these drinks is typically 10–30%, declared on the label.
- Sugar is usually 8–12 g per 100 ml, from juice and added syrup.
- Shelf life: 12–24 months unopened in cans or PET.
- Texture drinks sell strongly in Southeast and East Asia and in Asian grocery channels worldwide.
Nata de coco versus coconut cream
| Nata de coco | Coconut cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Coconut water fermented by Komagataeibacter xylinus | Pressed coconut flesh |
| Texture in a drink | Chewy cubes | Smooth, creamy liquid |
| Fat | Almost none | High, mostly saturated |
| Flavour | Neutral | Strong coconut |
| Role | Texture | Body and richness |
What the drink provides
- Vitamin C in proportion to orange juice content, reduced by heat treatment and storage.
- A little insoluble fibre from the nata cubes.
- Calories mainly from sugar — roughly 35–50 kcal per 100 ml.
How it is formulated
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Orange juice content | 10–30% |
| Nata de coco (drained weight) | 15–25% |
| Cube size | 3–6 mm |
| pH | 3.5–4.0 |
| Sugars | 8–12 g per 100 ml |
Orange aroma fades with heat and light, so producers often add natural orange flavour. Cans protect aroma better than clear PET, though PET shows off the cubes.
What brands should specify with an OEM
- Juice percentage and whether it is NFC or from concentrate.
- Nata percentage and cube size by drained weight.
- Sugar target, considering sugar-tax thresholds such as 5 or 8 g per 100 ml.
- Natural or artificial colour and flavour rules for each market.
- Pack format — 320 ml cans are common for export.
Frequently asked questions
Is nata de coco the same as coconut cream?
No. Nata de coco is a chewy, almost fat-free gel made by fermenting coconut water. Coconut cream is a rich, fatty liquid pressed from coconut flesh.
Is orange juice with nata de coco healthy?
It provides some vitamin C and a little fibre, but most versions contain added sugar similar to other juice drinks. Check sugars per 100 ml.
Does nata de coco taste of coconut?
Very little. Its flavour is neutral; it takes on the taste of the syrup or juice around it.
How long does it last?
Unopened, 12–24 months at room temperature. Once opened, refrigerate and drink within 1–2 days.
Can it be made for private label?
Yes. Juice content, nata level, sugar and pack design are standard OEM variables.
Orange drinks from ACM Beverage
ACM Beverage produces orange juice with nata de coco in Vietnam for OEM and private label customers, in facilities certified to ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and HACCP, exporting to more than 40 countries. See the 320 ml orange juice with nata de coco or the fruit juice range. Related reading: how nata de coco is made and mixed fruit juice with nata de coco. To discuss a formulation, contact our export team.
