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Coconut Milk

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A liquid produced by boiling shredded coconut meat in water and then straining the contents through cheesecloth to extract the liquid from the boiled coconut. Rich in flavor and creamy in texture, Coconut Milk is a common ingredient in Southeast Asian food dishes such as soups, sauces, curry, desserts, and beverages. It is different than the thin, milky liquid found at the center of a coconut known as the coconut water.
Coconut Milk

USDA Nutrition Facts

Nuts, coconut milk, frozen (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) (USDA#12176)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 202
Protein 1g
Total Fat 20g
Total Carbohydrates 5g
Potassium 232mg
Sodium 12mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Nuts, coconut milk, canned (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) (USDA#12118)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 197
Protein 2g
Total Fat 21g
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Potassium 220mg
Sodium 13mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) (USDA#12117)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 230
Protein 2g
Total Fat 23g
Total Carbohydrates 5g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Potassium 263mg
Sodium 15mg
Cholesterol 0mg

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A soup that is most often associated with the central and southern regions of Thailand. Made from the milk of coconuts, this soup may contain meat such as chicken or shellfish or ...
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Coconut Water

The somewhat clear liquid endosperm that is contained within whole, young coconuts. Often promoted as a health beverage, Coconut Water contains no fat and very few calories. It ...
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