Coconut children wear, as well as on the scouting pins and flags. The Philippines is the world's second-largest producer of coconuts; the production of coconuts plays an important role in the economy. Coconuts in the Philippines are usually used in making main dishes, refreshments, and desserts. Coconut juice is also a popular drink in the country. In the Philippines, particularly Cebu, rice is wrapped in coconut leaves for cooking and subsequent storage; these packets are called "puso". Coconut milk, known as "gata", and grated coconut flakes are used in the preparation of dishes such as "laing", "ginataan", "bibingka", "ube halaya", "pitsi-pitsî",
Coconut milk through cheesecloth. Thin milk is produced by soaking the squeezed coconut pulp in water and further squeezing the pulp until a thinner liquid forms. Thick milk contains soluble, suspended solids, which makes it a good ingredient for desserts and rich and dry sauces. Because thin milk does not contain these soluble solids, it is mainly used in general cooking. The distinction between thick and thin milk is not usually made in Western nations due to the fact that fresh coconut milk is uncommon in these countries and most consumers buy coconut milk in cartons or cans. When refrigerated and left