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Coconut milk

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Common questions

Is Coconut milk healthy?

Coconut milk scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Coconut milk is a processed product that includes coconut extract, which provides healthy fats and beneficial nutrients.

How processed is Coconut milk?

Coconut milk is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Denis Frères
Category Milk
Summary

Coconut milk is a processed product that includes coconut extract, which provides healthy fats and beneficial nutrients. However, the presence of guar gum and xanthan gum as emulsifiers introduces processed additives that can cause digestive issues for some individuals. While these additives are generally safe, their inclusion slightly detracts from the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 4

Coconut Extract
Neutral

Coconut Extract provides natural flavor and nutrients without added chemicals, maintaining a neutral profile.

Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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