Royce Food Corporation
Tagum City, Philippines
Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream
Coconut Milk is a sweet, milky white cooking base derived from the meat of a
mature coconut. The color and rich taste of the coconut milk can be attributed
to the high oil content and sugars. Coconut milk is prepared by squeezing the
grated coconut meat using a mechanical press. It's used mainly to make desserts
and rich, dry sauces. It is also used for soup and cooking.
Once opened, cans of coconut milk must be refrigerated, and are usually only
good for a few days. It should never be left at room temperature, as the milk can
turn sour and spoil easily.
Coconut Milk tends to stay fresh longer, which is important in dishes where the
coconut flavor is not competing with curries and other spicy dishes. If you are
concerned about the saturated fat content in coconut milk, many studies shows
that saturated fat has shown to be good, easily metabolized to give your body
quick energy. Contrary to popular myth, it doesn't transform into bad cholesterol
to clog up arteries. The principal fatty acid in coconut milk is lauric acid, which
is the same fat found in abundance in mother's milk and is known to promote
brain development and contribute to healthy bones.