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A large seed that is the edible fruit harvested from the coconut palm tree grown in tropical regions around the world.

A light colored oil pressed from the "copra" (meat) of a coconut. It solidifies at room temperature and has a buttery texture.

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.

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.

Vinegar produced from the sap and water of coconut trees that is fermented and aged to and processed into a mildly sweet vinegar.

A variety of kitchen utensils made from the wood of coconut shells. The wood is shaped into the form of the utensil required and sanded to a very smooth surface.

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 as a subsitute, tofu may be added.

A small cookie or cake made of egg whites, sugar and ground almond or almond paste. Macaroons are sometimes flavored with ingredients such as chocolate and coconut.

A cooking sauce common in India that is generally a mild flavored curry sauce seasoned with a variety of other ingredients.

A coarse, unprocessed sugar, which is generally brown in color, sticky textured and crumbly in consistency.

A small seed harvested from the several varieties of palm trees, such as the Chilean Wine palm or the Quito palm.

Haupia is a traditional coconut-milk Hawaiian dessert often found at luaus and other local gatherings in Hawaii.

A round, hard shelled nut that has a rich coconut-like flavor and crisp texture. Originated in Australia but is also grown in Central America and Hawaii.

A dessert dish prepared with pureed fruit combined with whipped cream or yogurt. Another version of ambrosia is made with sliced fruit combined with coconut.

A popular South American sandwich cookie made with flour and cornstarch dough baked into round wafers.

An Indonesian dish consisting of raw or slightly cooked vegetables served with a spicy peanut sauce that is prepared with peanut oil or ground peanuts, various hot chiles, and coconut milk.

A whipped topping that does not contain any dairy products. It is high in saturated fat, making it unsuitable for low-cholesterol diets.

A soup or stew popular in Caribbean countries that is prepared with Callaloo leaves obtained from taro root plants.

One of the three categories of fatty acids that also includes monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.

A yellow cake with a dense texture and rich flavor that is traditionally made with one pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.