The Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is a sweet, milky white cooking base derived from the meat of a mature coconut. The color and rich taste of the milk can be attributed to the high oil content and sugars. The term "coconut milk" can also refer to the watery liquid found inside the nut. This liquid, when found in a young coconut, is more unambiguously referred to as "coconut water" or "coconut juice". In Malaysia and Indonesia coconut milk is called santan and in the Philippines it is called gata.The monolaurins in the coconut oil have been found to be very powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents. Most viruses, including the retrovirus HIV, are sensitive to coconut oil.