two popular coconut beverages in southern China and Taiwan. The jelly-like pulp from the inside of the coconut is often added to coconut water to make a tropical drink. In Brazil, for example, coconut milk is mixed with sugar and cachaça to make a cocktail called . Puerto Rico is also popular for tropical drinks containing coconut, such as piña colada and coquito, which typically contain coconut milk or coconut cream. Saturated fat and health risk One of the most prominent components of coconut milk is coconut oil, which many health organizations discourage people from consuming in significant amounts due to its high levels of saturated fat. Excessive coconut milk consumption can also raise blood levels of cholesterol due to the amount of lauric acid, a saturated fat that contributes to higher blood cholesterol. Horticulture In 1943, it was discovered that coconut milk could actively encourage plant growth. Although there are many factors that attribute coconut milk to plant growth, the main cause is the existence of a cytokinin known as zeatin found in coconut milk. While the zeatin in coconut milk speeds up plant growth in general, it does not speed up growth in certain plants such as radishes. However, when 10% coconut milk is added to the substrate in which wheat is grown, substantial improvements have been noted. Commerce Coconuts are widely produced in tropical climates and exported globally as canned products, most frequently to North America and Europe. See also Creamed coconut Ginataan List of dishes using coconut milk Plant milk Notes References External links Cold drinks Drink mixers Belizean cuisine Caribbean cuisine Coconut drinks East African cuisine Foods containing coconut Food ingredients Imitation foods Latin American cuisine Milk substitutes Non-alcoholic drinks Oceanian cuisine Plant milk South Asian cuisine Southeast Asian cuisine Vegan cuisine Vegetarianism and drinks West African cuisine