the cocao bean was used for money by the Aztecs who also are credited for discovering the chocolate drink though not sweet as chocolate today i would think that the cocao bean was plentiful in the Mexico area.
http://www1.american.edu/ted/coconut.htm
Nata de coco
Nata de coco
A nata starter is the liquor needed to make nata de coco. It is a fermented mixture of grated coconut heads, water, and sugar that has been left for 4 days.
To begin making Nata de coco you need to buy nata starter or get nata starter from someone who makes it. After this first time when you remove the nata from the growth pot, the liquid left over is the starter for your next batch.
Nata de Coco is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like substance produced by the bacterial fermentation of coconut water. It is mixed in one of the most popular refreshment, the halo-halo, with other stuffs like red beans, macapuno, sweetened bananas and sweet potatoes, ube and leche flan. More information visit Katrins Foods website - http://katrinsfoods.co.nr Producer of Quality Processed Bottled Kaong and Nata de Coco
Coconut soda or water with a little bit of sugar and a pinch of salt.
Bocaditos de Nata
Coco De Mer
Noix de coco means coconuts.
Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica) originates in the SeychellesSee link
Coconut in French becomes noix de coco.
"Coco" in French can refer to the coconut fruit, or it can be a casual term for someone's head or brain. It can also be used informally to refer to a friend or a person.