Coconut Milk
What is Coconut Milk?
Coconut milk is a creamy, opaque liquid made from the grated white flesh of mature coconuts. It is produced by soaking the grated coconut meat in hot water and then straining the mixture to extract the liquid.
Is Coconut Milk vegan?
Coconut Milk is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut Milk a major allergen?
Although botanically a fruit, the FDA recognizes coconut as a tree nut for food labeling purposes due to potential allergic reactions in some individuals.
What is Coconut Milk used for?
Manufacturers add coconut milk for its rich flavor and creamy texture.
Is Coconut Milk safe?
Coconut milk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add coconut milk for its rich flavor and creamy texture. It is widely used in plant-based dairy alternatives like milk, yogurt, and ice cream, as well as in various culinary applications such as curries, soups, and desserts.
Health notes
Coconut milk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food ingredient. It is a source of fats, primarily saturated fats, and also contains some vitamins and minerals. As a whole food ingredient, coconut milk is not typically evaluated by bodies like JECFA or EFSA for an acceptable daily intake (ADI) in the same way food additives are.
Allergen info
Although botanically a fruit, the FDA recognizes coconut as a tree nut for food labeling purposes due to potential allergic reactions in some individuals. Therefore, it is considered a major allergen.
Foods that contain Coconut Milk
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