What is Coconut Milk? The coconut (Cocos nucifera) belongs to the palm family (Arecaceae) and grows in abundance throughout Malaysia, Polynesia and southern Asia. Although often considered a nut, coconuts are in fact classed as a fruit, specifically a one-seeded drupe. Nearly all parts of the coconut can be used, including the water, milk, flesh, sugar and oil. It’s […]
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Coconut milk and coconut water are beverages made from the Cocos nucifera plant, otherwise known as the coconut palm. Coconut water is a clear, fat-free liquid that is a ready-to-drink beverage, while coconut milk is a processed beverage.Coconut water and coconut milk are both derived from coconuts, but they are quite different in terms of texture, […]