Fact & Uses of coconut : The white, fleshy part of the seed is edible and used fresh or dried in cooking. The cavity is filled with coconut water which contains sugar, fibre, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Coconut water provides an isotonic electrolyte balance, and is a highly nutritious food source. It is used as a refreshing drink throughout the humid tropics and is used in isotonic sports drinks. It can also be used to make the gelatinous dessert nata de coco. Coconut water is sterile until opened. Coconut milk is made by processing grated coconut with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromatic compounds. Virgin coconut oil is found superior to the oil extracted from copra for cosmetic purposes. . (Source Wikipedia)