Vilja luukesta ümbritseb kiudkest, sees on algul läbipaistev magushapu mahl, mis hiljem muutub piimjaks (nn. kookospiim). Vilja valmides muutub mahl rasvarohkeks idu toitekoeks, mida kuivatatult nimet. kopraks; sellest saadakse kookospalmi tähtsaimat produkti - kookosrasva.
Sterilized food preparation in the form of a milky white opaque liquid tasting and smelling of coconut, made by milling and squeezing coconut pulp combined with water ... The product is sold as 'coconut milk' in a 400 ml can for general culinary purposes e.g. in the preparation of desserts, sauces, etc.