
“Coconut” means head or skull in Spanish. The coconut tree is found mostly in tropical areas, particularly in sandy soil. Many parts of the coconut trees have been used for centuries, from the coconut wood and leaves, to the sap, and especially the fruit. The sap of the coconut tree is the source of coconut syrup and sugar. The fruit of the coconut palm is valued for its water and its flesh, the latter of which is the source of coconut milk, cream, flour, and oil. Coconut milk has, in just a few short years, become a popular alternative to […]





