I am new to the list.  I love the coconut milk and the meat.  I own a Vita-Mix
and would like to know if you add water or anything to the concoction?  Does it
come out gritty? smooth?  Are there any other ideas of what to make with
coconut?  Does anyone toast it and does that greatly reduce the nutrients?  I
love coconut and usually just drink the milk and eat the meat.  I would love any
and all ideas of other possibilities with this nut.

Kendra
NeanderTwin

Don and Rachel Matesz wrote:

> Hello Mary and others:
>
> Re:  Why is it (coconut milk) not raw, is it heated when it is extracted?
>
> Answer:  The coconut is usualy heated before blending and to facilitate easy
> of blending.  Also heat is used in canning.  If you want it raw, buy an ice
> pick, a hammer, Vita-Mix or use a high-powered blender, fresh coocnuts, and
> make it yourself.  Nothing in a can will be raw.  Of course, one can still
> benefit from coconut milk from the can (I do!).  It may be a matter of
> convenience/trade-offs for some.
>
> Rachel
>
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