Products FAQs
1. What products does Silk Grass Farms offer?
We provide a range of premium-quality and locally produced products, including:
Cold-pressed coconut oil
Cold-pressed coconut water
Cold-pressed juices and juice blends
Pure, raw honey
These products are available in select stores across Belize and can also be purchased directly from our sales depot located at Mile 7, Southern Highway.
2. Are Silk Grass Farms' products organic?
No, our products are not organic. However, we are deeply committed to regenerative farming practices that promote sustainable crop production. We grow without the use of harmful herbicides or pesticides, ensuring products that are naturally wholesome and responsibly produced.
3. What is high-pressure processing (HPP), and why is it used?
High-pressure processing (HPP) is a technique that preserves the freshness and nutritional quality of juices without using heat or chemicals. We use HPP to extend shelf life while keeping the natural taste and nutrients of our products intact.
4. What is the shelf-life of your products?
Our coconut water, juices, and blends last up to 120 days in the refrigerator. Each product is high-pressure processed (HPP) to maintain quality and freshness.
Honey is shelf-stable.
5. Are Silk Grass Farms' products available for wholesale?
Absolutely. We supply high-quality ingredients to the food and beverage industry, obtained from responsibly grown crops. Wholesale offerings include coconut water, fruit juices and blends, fruit purées, coconut oil, and more.
Interested businesses can contact us directly to discuss sourcing needs.
7. What makes Silk Grass Farms' coconut oil unique?
Our cold-pressed coconut oil is made from sustainably grown coconuts and processed without added heat or chemicals. It is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and antioxidants, making it suitable for both culinary and personal care applications. Our oil is available in various sizes, from 50 ml bottles to 1-gallon containers. See our products page for available sizes.
8. How does Silk Grass Farms contribute to environmental conservation?
All Silk Grass Farms profits support our local community and the Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve, a 24,500-acre first-growth rainforest permanently protected as a Belizean NGO. We also implement sustainable farming practices and carbon drawdown initiatives to support biodiversity and promote environmental health.
9. What is Silk Grass Farms' mission and vision?
Founded in 2019, we aim to model a regenerative approach to agribusiness that is sustainable, replicable, and fair. Our vision is to support a thriving planet, full of biodiversity and happy, healthy people, by balancing large-scale agribusiness with conservation efforts.
10. How can I contact Silk Grass Farms for more information?
You can reach us via email at info@silkgrassfarms.com or by phone at +(501) 580-3144. Our office is at Mile 7, Southern Highway, Silk Grass Village, Stann Creek, Belize.
11. Why is there separation in the juices?
Separation in our juices is completely natural and actually a sign of a minimally processed, high-quality product. We use high-pressure processing (HPP), exposing the collected juices to greater than 80,000 psi, instead of heat pasteurization, to preserve nutrients and flavor. Because the juices are extracted from fresh fruits and contain no artificial stabilizers, emulsifiers, or preservatives, the heavier pulp and natural fruit solids may settle at the bottom over time. This gentle method retains the juice’s natural integrity, which can lead to visible separation. Just give the bottle a good shake before drinking—that will blend everything back together.
12. Why choose Silk Grass Farms’ juices instead of others on the market?
Our juices are made with fresh, locally grown fruits — no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Each bottle is pure juice, and some of our blends are naturally sweetened with sugarcane juice. (Sugarcane juice is a natural ingredient we use instead of refined sweeteners.)
We cold-press our juices and use high-pressure processing (HPP) instead of heat pasteurization to preserve their natural flavor, color, and nutrients. Sourced near the Silk Grass Wildlife Preserve in Belize, our juices are crafted through regenerative farming practices that protect soil health, biodiversity, and rainforest ecosystems.
13. Why is the coconut water pink?
The pink color in our coconut water is completely natural and actually a sign of its freshness and purity.
Coconut water contains polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants. When the water is exposed to light or oxygen, these polyphenols can react and cause the water to turn pink over time. This happens more often in pure, cold-pressed coconut water—especially when it hasn’t been heat-pasteurized or treated with additives to prevent color changes.
In short:
✅ It’s safe to drink
💖 Pink = natural oxidation, not spoilage
🚫 No chemicals are added to “fix” the color—Silk Grass Farms keeps it real and unprocessed
So, if your coconut water turns pink, consider it a sign you’re drinking the good stuff.
14. Do your products need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Our perishable products, like coconut water and juices, must be kept refrigerated, even before opening. This is because they’re minimally processed and contain no preservatives.
Honey does not require refrigeration.
15. Why does the color of the juice sometimes vary?
Natural color variation is completely normal and happens for several reasons. Since we don’t use any artificial colorants, each batch reflects the true character of the fruits we use. Factors like fruit variety, soil composition, growing conditions, and ripeness at harvest can all affect color.
Color changes can also occur due to natural processes such as exposure to light, oxidation, or shifts in pH. Additionally, a natural reaction called enzymatic browning can occur when certain enzymes in the fruit are exposed to oxygen—this produces melanin, which can slightly darken the juice over time.
These variations are a sign of authenticity and the small-batch nature of Silk Grass Farms' juices.