The distinction between thick and thin milk is not usually made in Western nations due to the fact that fresh coconut milk is uncommon in these countries and most consumers buy coconut milk in cartons or cans.
Perbedaan antara santan kental dan encer biasanya tidak muncul di Dunia Barat karena fakta bahwa santan segar tidak lazim dibikin secara rumahan di negara-negara ini, dan banyak konsumen membeli santan kelapa dalam kemasan karton atau kaleng.