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Is coconut milk good for you and how it’s used in a beef curry from Bangladesh

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What exactly is coconut milk and how is it made? Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated pulp of a mature coconut. The opaque colour and rich taste of coconut milk is due to the high oil content, most of which is a saturated fat. Coconut milk is used a lot in Southeast Asian, South Asian, Caribbean and South American cuisine. Coconut milk is a rich source of manganese. Some of the health effects of coconut milk are due to the coconut oil which is high in saturated fats an so discouraged from consuming in large amounts. Excessive consumption of coconut milk can raise blood levels of cholesterol.