Coconut water pulp ("meat"). In young coconuts, the liquid and air may be under some pressure and may spray slightly when the inner husk is first penetrated. Coconuts that have fallen to the ground are susceptible to rot and damage from insects or other animals. Plain coconut water has long been a popular drink in tropical countries, where it is available fresh, canned, or bottled. Coconuts for drinking are served chilled, fresh, or packaged. They are often sold by street vendors who cut them open with machetes or similar implements in front of customers. Coconut water for retail can be found in
Coconut milk white inner flesh of a brown coconut and mixing the shredded coconut pulp with a small amount of water in order to suspend the fat present in the grated pulp. The grating process can be carried out manually or by machine. Coconut milk has a fat content of up to 24%, depending on the fat level of the coconut pulp and the quantity of added water. Coconut milk exists in two grades: thick and thin. "Thick" coconut milk usually contains 20–22% fat while "thin" coconut milk usually contains 5–7% fat. Thick milk is prepared by directly squeezing grated coconut pulp