Q&A for How to Make Coconut Milk

The coconut milk will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days in a sealed container.

You can freeze it for up to 3 months. It will separate when you defrost it, just shake it thoroughly before you use it.

You can use the flakes to make a kind of candy.

Coconut milk is lactose free, so can be used as a milk substitute by those with lactose intolerance. The coconut itself is rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B6 and minerals including iron, sodium and calcium.

Yes, you could, although I'm not sure if the frozen texture would be a problem.

Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6 and in minerals, including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. Unlike cows milk, coconut milk is lactose free so can be used as a milk substitute for those with lactose intolerance.

Yes! It will taste a little more like coconut, but it will still taste good.

It is high in saturated fats, that's why it hardens. There is some debate as to whether saturated fat is good for you, but natural saturated fats differ from unhealthy commercial saturated fats. It is good for you.