ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water

by Zico LLC

• Pack of twelve, 14-ounce bottles of ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water--Chocolate
• Combines all of the natural hydration benefits of ZICO coconut water with natural dark chocolate flavor
• Only 110 calories per bottle with 30% less sugar than other leading coconut waters and 60% less sugar and calories than leading chocolate milks
• Dairy free, gluten free, good source of iron, magnesium, potassium, and electrolytes
• Comes in a re-sealable bottle that is made with 30% recycled materials and that is recyclable everywhere

Product Description

Flavor: Chocolate | Size: 14-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)

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ZICO Chocolate combines all of the natural hydration benefits of ZICO coconut water with natural dark chocolate flavor that will satisfy thirst and a sweet craving--all in one delicious drink. With significantly less sugar than most other flavored coconut waters and leading chocolate milks, ZICO Chocolate is a great choice for the whole family. Plus, it comes in a re-sealable bottle for on-the-go convenience. 110 calories per 14-ounce serving 30% less sugar than other flavored coconut waters 60% less sugar and calories than leading chocolate milks Dairy free, gluten free Good source of iron and magnesium Re-sealable bottle for convenience on-the-go
For centuries, tropical cultures have revered coconut water as a natural source of nutrition, wellness and hydration, believing it had magical healing powers. Today, ZICO has become the choice of endurance athletes as a natural part of hydration. We invite you to take the Naturally Powered Pledge and embrace the ZICO lifestyle at ZICO.com.
ABOUT ZICO Our Founder, Mark Rampolla, fell in love with coconut water as a Peace Corps volunteer in Central America. An avid athlete, Mark loved drinking fresh coconut water after running, hiking or hanging out at the beach. In 2004 he left a fast-track corporate career to pursue his dream of bringing the healthy, natural benefits of coconut water to consumers across the world. As a company, we’re on a mission to tell the world that Mother Nature made a better sports drink: ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water. We’re athletes. We drink ZICO daily (lots of it!), know it works, and want to help others make the switch to ZICO too. We also think coconut water can become an important alternative agricultural product for the developing world and are committed to bringing you ZICO in a socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Naturally Powered, Team ZICO	PRODUCT BENEFITS	ABOUT ZICO ZICO 11-oz. and 1-liter tetra cartons are produced in Thailand and deliver a light, refreshing taste and a nuttier flavor profile, similar to fresh green Thai coconuts from the grocery store. ZICO 14-oz. bottles are a nutty blend of Thai and Indonesian coconuts and contain more sodium than other coconut waters for superior sports recovery. THE ZICO BOTTLE naturally has 20% fewer calories/oz. than other leading coconut waters and 40+% fewer calories/oz. compared to leading flavored coconut waters. In addition, ZICO naturally contains a better balance of electrolytes, including increased sodium, to optimize hydration during exercise. ZICO’s re-sealable bottle is perfectly suited for on-the-go, active lifestyles. It’s 100% recyclable (#2 HDPE), made from 30% recycled materials and produced domestically from concentrate for a reduced global carbon footprint.
WHAT IS NATURALLY POWERED? Naturally Powered means being in charge of your own life. It means being a dedicated athlete or simply dedicating more time toward being healthy. It means achieving insurmountable goals or maybe just setting a few. It means understanding that what you put into your body directly affects what you get out of it. But hey, that’s just what it means to us. What does it mean to you?
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Product Description

ZICO contains five electrolytes to support rapid hydration. .. One ZICO has as much potassium as a banana to help prevent cramping. Drink ZICO before or during a workout for the natural energy needed for optimal performance. After a workout, ZICO replenishes and re-hydrates to aide recovery.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B004SRFYMK
• UPC: 180127000869
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (962 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #11 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beverages > Coconut Water

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

421 of 430 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars O.N.E vs. Vita vs. Zico coconut water October 11, 2009

By MedIT VINE™ VOICE

Flavor Name:Natural Flavor| Size Name:11.2-Ounce Tetra Paks (Pack of 12)|Amazon Verified Purchase

Each of these three products has a number of reviews. I don't have much to add to any of the individual reviews. Coconut water is great, if you are in the market for a case of it you already know this. But which of these three is the best?

I went around town and found 5 boxes of each of the three brands (15 total) each, with no two boxes of a the same brand coming from the same supplier. The goal was to get a wide range of product batches. This I am happy to report was pointless. All three brands produce an internally consistent product.

I then ordered a 12 pack of all three brands from Amazon. The only significant difference in packaging is that O.N.E. glues a little telescoping straw to each individual box, the other two brands do not. If you are a straw person this is a feature if not this is just more trash, you decide. The amount per container varies slightly by brand but given the price fluctuation on Amazon I don't consider the 0.1 Oz differences an important factor.

All three are made in Brazil, O.N.E. mentions that it is pasteurized the other two do not (nevertheless, I suspect all three are).

On pure taste, at refrigerator temperature, I found Zico to be the best (say 5/5), but only nominally better than O.N.E. (4.5/5), Vita was a distant third (3/5). Both Zico and O.N.E. taste almost exactly like drinking right from a fresh green coconut. Vita, on the other hand, has a grape aftertaste which I did not like. At room temperature the order remained the same; however, the differences in taste became more obvious: Zico (5/5), O.N.E. (4/5), Vita (2/5). Obviously all of this is subjective.

I observed the price of three on Amazon over the course of a month. Zico (~$24) was consistently more expensive than the other two (~$18-21) which traded places as the least expensive.

Considering the price and quality, O.N.E. is my choice and the brand to which I now subscribe. I consider Zico an excellent, but over priced, product and Vita an inferior product. If, however, I preferred my coconut water at room temperature I would give strong consideration to paying the extra money for Zico. If I used my coconut water as a mixer I would buy which ever one is cheapest at the time.

All three products are better than nothing (the previous option) and I am happy to see them on the market.

92 of 98 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious! June 16, 2006

By Homemaker

Flavor Name:Natural Flavor|Size Name:11.2-Ounce Tetra Paks (Pack of 12)

This is the best way to get coconut water unless you have direct access to fresh, green coconuts. Tastes great. I prefer to use a straw to drink from the box. There's no jelly included, only the liquid coconut water. They are not cheap, but I buy from Amazon since our grocery stores don't sell coconut water. Some people don't like the taste of coconut water, but this brand is great if you do.

66 of 73 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Athletes, Hangovers, Post-Partum, etc. August 31, 2007

By TravelMom

Flavor Name:Natural Flavor| Size Name:11.2-Ounce Tetra Paks (Pack of 12)|Amazon Verified Purchase

My husband runs and we'd read that coconut water is a much better replenishment drink than all the artificial sports drinks, so we began our search for a good brand. He is Latin American and I'm West Indian, so we're quite familiar with how this is supposed to taste. The canned drinks were awful - they picked up the taste of the can and many companies chose to add in coconut pieces which didn't do anything pleasant in terms of taste. This is by far the best brand we've tasted. It is expensive but so is Gatorade and similar drinks, so if you work out and use those, this is much better. It is higher in potassium by far, very important for post-workouts. It is also great for hangovers (hah!) and for women who've recently given birth. Essentially it does a great job of helping the body to recover and replenish essential electrolytes, so whether you go with this brand or another, coconut water is a great drink. To us, this is the best tasting and most authentic tasting brand out there. We do wish it was cheaper, but unfortunately we live in a society where it's easier to eat crap and get obese and unhealthy than it is to eat well and stay fit. (We have NOT tasted vitacoco yet...hoping to try soon. Will review again if our opinion differs after tasting!)