Coconut

Last updated : October 4th, 2011

This ingredient is neutral for your health.

Coconuts provide you with iron, calcium and Vitamin C. They are high in fat, carbohydrates and fiber. The fleshy meat of the coconut may also be grated and mixed with water to make coconut milk, used in cooking and as a substitute for cow's milk.

The white, fleshy part of the seed is edible and used fresh or dried (desiccated) in cooking.

The cavity is filled with \coconut water\ containing sugars, fibre, proteins, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, which provide excellent isotonic electrolyte balance, and an exceptional nutritional food source.

Coconut milk (which is approximately 17% fat) is made by processing grated coconut with hot water or hot milk which extracts the oil and aromatic compounds from the fibre. \Coconut cream is what rises to the top when coconut milk is refrigerated and left to set. \\\

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