Coconut water Coconut water Coconut water, less commonly coconut juice, is the clear liquid inside coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp. The liquid inside young coconuts is often preferred to the liquid of a ripened coconut. Fresh coconuts are typically harvested from the tree while they are green. A hole may be bored into the coconut to provide access to the liquid and
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