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Coconut Milk

Common

Tropical Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean, and other tropical regions

A plant-based liquid traditionally prepared by extracting grated mature coconut flesh with water. Coconut milk used in cooking should not be assumed to have the same composition as diluted coconut beverages sold as dairy alternatives.

Coconut Milk illustration

About Coconut Milk

A plant-based liquid traditionally prepared by extracting grated mature coconut flesh with water. Coconut milk used in cooking should not be assumed to have the same composition as diluted coconut beverages sold as dairy alternatives.

Nutrition

Fat—

Protein—

Lactose0% naturally

Common Uses

◌ Cooking◌ Curries◌ Soups◌ Desserts◌ Drinking◌ Smoothies

Interesting Facts

Coconut milk is made from the edible flesh of mature coconuts rather than from the liquid naturally present inside the coconut.
Its composition varies substantially according to how much coconut and water are used.
Carton-style coconut beverages may be considerably more diluted than coconut milk produced for cooking.