J em J Coconut Milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a mature coconut. The opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its oil content. It is distinguished from coconut water by its thicker consistency and milkier appearance. Unlike coconut water, which is the liquid found directly inside a coconut, it is the result of crushing coconut meat. It is a popular food ingredient used in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Caribbean, and northern South America.