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Coconut milk is differentiated into subtypes based on [[fat]] content. They can be generalized into '''coconut cream''' (or thick coconut milk) with the highest amount of fat; coconut milk (or thin coconut milk) with a maximum of around 20% fat; and coconut skim milk with negligible amounts of fat. This terminology is not always followed in commercial coconut milk sold in Western countries. | Coconut milk is differentiated into subtypes based on [[fat]] content. They can be generalized into '''coconut cream''' (or thick coconut milk) with the highest amount of fat; coconut milk (or thin coconut milk) with a maximum of around 20% fat; and coconut skim milk with negligible amounts of fat. This terminology is not always followed in commercial coconut milk sold in Western countries. | ||
Coconut milk can also be used to produce [[milk substitute]]s (differentiated as "coconut milk beverages"). These products are not the same as regular coconut milk products which are meant for cooking, not drinking. | Coconut milk can also be used to produce [[milk substitute]]s (differentiated as "coconut milk beverages"). These products are not the same as regular coconut milk products which are meant for cooking, not drinking. A sweetened, processed, coconut milk product from [[Puerto Rico]] is also known as ''cream of coconut''. It is used in many desserts and beverages like the [[piña colada]], though it should not be confused with coconut cream. | ||
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