coconut water?

[eluj]

I found a recipe that calls for coconut water. Is this just the liquid inside a coconut? I thought that was coconut milk? :confused: And what about coconut butter? TIA, Julie

[FEELIN'GOOD]

Hi and welcome Eluj!

Coconut water is the water inside of the coconut- the best being a young thia coconut (shaved around the base and has a pointed top)

Coconut milk I think is processed, not raw. I'm not really sure but I wanted to keep your post alive for someone else to jump in :)

Good luck- that coconut water is one of my FAVORITE things! Enjoy!

Melissa

[Amethyst_Rain]

yes, coconut water is the water found inside the nut...coconut milk is created when you blend the water with the meat, and either strain it through a cheesebag or just leave it unstrained...coconut milk that you buy at the store in tetra-packs or bottles is pateurized (heated)...coconut butter/oil (it's the same thing, coconut oil solidifies at room temperature) is made by shaving mature coconut meat into thin shavings and pressing the oil out of it...look for cold-pressed kind (it's great for your skin...use it as a moisturizer or eat it) hope that helps :)