Coconut milk

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk (pronunciation: /ˈkoʊkənʌt mɪlk/) is a white, milky substance extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts. It is a popular food ingredient used in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

Etymology

The term "coconut" comes from the 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish word coco, meaning 'head' or 'skull', from the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features. The word "milk" comes from the Old English word meoluc.

Extraction

Coconut milk is traditionally made by grating the white inner flesh of a brown coconut and mixing the shredded coconut meat with a small amount of hot water in order to suspend the fat present in the grated meat. The grating process can be carried out manually or by comminution, a process that uses a more modern grating machine.

Uses

Coconut milk is used in many traditional cuisines around the world. In Philippine cuisine, coconut milk is a common ingredient in many traditional dishes. In Thai cuisine, it is used in dishes such as Tom Kha Kai and Massaman curry. It is also used in Brazilian cuisine in dishes like Moqueca.

Nutrition

Coconut milk is a high-calorie food. About 93% of its calories come from fat, including saturated fats known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). The milk is also a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.

Related Terms

• Coconut water
• Coconut cream
• Coconut oil
• Coconut sugar

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Coconut milk
• Wikipedia's article - Coconut milk

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