Coconut milk

 

Coconut milk

Coconut milk is plant derived dairy free milk. coconut milk can extracted from mature coconut means white flesh inside the coconut.the coconut Palm scientifically known as Coco's nucifera. the opacity and rich taste of coconut milk is due to its high oil content,most of which are saturated fats. coconut milk can be thick or thin.for thick coconut milk, manufacturer grates the matured coconut flesh then squeeze it through cheesecloth yo obtain thick milk. coconut milk is traditionally use in South Asian,Oceania,East Africa.it also uses Caribbean, Latin America West Africa.coconut milk can use as dairy milk substitute.coconut milk can use in sweet dishes,curries,bakery items, soups.

Coconut milk is relatively stable oil-in-water emulsion with proteins that act as emulsifiers and thickening agent.it is opaque and milky white in color and ranges in consistency from watery to creamy. based on fat content, Coconut milk is divided into different subtypes generally simplified into 'coconut cream', Coconut milk, coconut skimmed milk from highest to lowest respectively.

Nutritional values

Coconut milk contains nutritions like 

Carbohydrates, Dietary fibers,Sugar, saturated fats,Monounsaturated fats, Polyunsaturated fats and Proteins.

Minerals 

Calcium,Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium,Zinc.

Vitamins

Vitamin E,Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6.

Coconut milk has a high Glycemic index of 97. the Glycemic index can measure that how quickly our body absorbs glucose from food and raises blood sugar level.

Coconut milk has low Glycemic load of 4.81. Glycemic load can measure carbohydrates in the specific food and the increase in blood sugar level.

Health benefits

1) coconut milk high calorie food that helps to increase our stamina.

2) it helps to enhance immunity power.

3) Coconut milk has Antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal properties those helps to keep our body healthy from all sides.

4) coconut milk is a excellent source triglycerides properties that helps to make healthy muscles.

5) coconut milk can reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol that is very helpful to keep heart healthy.

6) coconut milk is aids in weight loss.

7) coconut milk is rich in electrolytes magnesium, phosphorus, potassium that are crucial for healthy immunity system, muscle functioning.

8) Coconut is good source of iron.iron is crucial mineral in the formation of healthy red blood cells with normal hemoglobin leval.

9) coconut milk is healthy for hair.coconut milk contains lauric acid which helps to reduce dandruff and scalp itchiness.coconut milk .

10) coconut milk is healthy for skin.coconut milk antibacterial and antifungal properties are helpful to reduce wrinkles of the skin.when coconut milk apply topically on the skin ,it helps to maintain skin elasticity.

11) coconut milk aids in the reduction of joint pain and inflammation.

12) Coconut milk promotes gastrointestinal health.

13) coconut milk helps to reduce size of stomach ulcer.

 14) coconut milk improves digestion.it helps to improve the growth of guts microbiota.

15) coconut milk is beneficial in weight loss process.it full your tummy for longer time.

Note: Before using coconut milk,taste in small amount.if feel symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea then don't use Coconut milk.