Coconut milk - what is it for?

Question

Humans drink it, maybe monkeys do too, but what is its function in nature?

Answer 1

baby coconuts. :-)  ok maybe not.

its just like any other fruit or vegtable that contains juice or moisture.

its good for you, and a good laxative.

Answer 2

Add some rum and Jimmy Buffett and you have a party.

Answer 3

Coconut milk is not the liquid inside a coconut, although this liquid does make a satisfying drink. Rather, coconut milk is made by squeezing the grated flesh of a coconut with some hot water resulting in a rich white liquid that looks very much like cow's milk.

the hollow centre contains a sweet milky-white liquid (called coconut water)

Answer 4

to keep the meat of the coconut moist...(otherwise it wouldn't be edible.)

Answer 5

The native americans put the milk over fish to give it more taste and so when they cook it, it's sweat too.

Answer 6

Two grades of coconut milk exist: thick and thin. Thick coconut milk is prepared by directly squeezing grated coconut meat through cheesecloth. The squeezed coconut meat is then soaked in warm water and squeezed a second or third time for thin coconut milk. Thick milk is used mainly to make desserts and rich, dry sauces. Thin milk is used for soups and general cooking. This distinction is usually not made in western nations since fresh coconut milk is usually not produced, and most consumers buy coconut milk in cans. Manufacturers of canned coconut milk typically combine the thin and thick squeezes, with the addition of water as a filler.

Depending on the brand and age of the milk itself, a thicker, more paste-like consistency floats to the top of the can, and is sometimes separated and used in recipes that require coconut cream rather than coconut milk. Shaking the can prior to opening will even it out to a cream-like thickness. Some brands sold in western countries add thickening agents to prevent the milk from separating inside the can, since the separation tends to be misinterpreted as a sign of spoilage by people who have no experience with coconut milk.

Once opened, cans of coconut milk must be refrigerated, and are usually only good for a few days. Coconut milk should never be left at room temperature, as the milk can sour and spoil easily.

Coconut milk can be made at home by processing grated coconut with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromatic compounds. It should not be confused with the coconut water discussed above, and has a fat content of approximately 17%. When refrigerated and left to set, coconut cream will rise to the top and separate out from the milk.So it is really for the taste.

                       Sincerely,

                                 Jason

Answer 7

Function in nature.... When the coconut falls from the tree, it carries its own  fresh water supply to aid in germination ... the coconut after all is the seed of a coconut palm tree.

Answer 8

The monolaurins in the coconut oil have been found to be very powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents.

Answer 9

IT is a juice that the coconut makes to keep itself hydrated, like its own water resovar. (sp?)

Answer 10

in case you get stuck on an island and need something to drink besides rain water