Glossary
Here are just a few coconut products that you might want to stock in your kitchen:
Coconut, cultured: Similar in style to yogurts, kefir.
Coconut, dried: Can be sweetened or unsweetened. In flakes, shreds or chunks. Desiccated is a form of dried coconut.
Coconut, cream of: Sweetened coconut product mainly used in mixed drinks.
Coconut milk, canned: Thick product, in regular and reduced-fat (light) versions.
Coconut milk, refrigerated: Coconut cream plus water. May be fortified with calcium and vitamins; available sweetened, unsweetened, flavored.
Coconut oil: Coconut meat is pressed to produce the fat. Good for frying, sautéing.
Coconut spreads: Coconut oil is the primary ingredient; may contain other oils.
