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 candy Coconut candy Coconut candy refer to various candies made with coconut or coconut flavorings. In Vietnamese cuisine, kẹo dừa coconut candy is most commonly produced in Bến Tre province, Vietnam with coconut milk and coconut cream. In the United States, coconut candy was sometimes spelled as cocoanut candy. These included various traditional confections in the United States. Mason Pecan Cocoanut Candy was made in the 1950s in Milprint, Milwaukee. Squirrel Brand made Cocoanut Zippers. There was also a Mason Cherry Cocoanut candy produced in Mineola, New York. Welch’s made Cocoanut Candy Bar from Hinde & Dauch. Welch's Cocoanut candy was