Coconut water: does it break a fast?

Breaks a fast

Even though it is sold as natural hydration, it does break the fast: a 250 ml glass has about 45–60 kcal of sugar. To hydrate while fasting, water or sugar-free electrolytes are enough.

Approximate energy: ≈45–60 kcal

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