GFChris Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This brand has Guar Gum Cumin it I went to pick some up today Guar gum is fine on a Whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thai Kitchen is easiest to find. They had it at the grocery down the street and walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie_s Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think the book said not to use light coconut milk, regardless of the ingredients list being compliant. Is that right and if so, why? I'm still freaking out about eating so much more fat than usual as I've had gall bladder problems in the past and have been told to limit fats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Unfortunately sulfites are one of the things that are really bad for the body. I would stop using it immediately and, if at all possible, I'd add another 7 days to my W30 so you get the benefits of 30 clean days. Have you tried Amazon for coconut milk, that's where I get mine. I'm in the UK but I get 12 cans of TRS coconut milk, delivered free of charge for just over $19 I also bought a dozen cans from Amazon. It came out to less than buying individual cans from WF and the milk is very good (and I don't have to lug them home from the store). I have been continuing to use it in my coffee and in cooking. I love the fact that it's a fat that is available for energy immediately and is better than dairy fat. It may be time to order another case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Lizzie, light coconut milk is fine. It's just regular coconut milk mixed with water. It's usually a better value to buy the regular. I've bought the TraderJs light version, but my favorite is the WholeFoods 365 brand. I found ArroyD at my local Asian grocery, but it tastes too watery to me (even though water isn't an ingredient). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie_s Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks Snowflower! Lizzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizitea Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Native Forest shipped to your door by amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HTJ2BQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healthy_in_Hawaii Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I've been to several stores in the last few days, and all the cans of coconut milk include sulfites. Discouraging. (Including the Thai brand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I've been to several stores in the last few days, and all the cans of coconut milk include sulfites. Discouraging. (Including the Thai brand) Are you sure you're not confusing Thai Kitchen with Taste of Thai? Taste of Thai's coconut milk contains sulfites. Thai Kitchen's coconut milk does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healthy_in_Hawaii Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Are you sure you're not confusing Thai Kitchen with Taste of Thai? Taste of Thai's coconut milk contains sulfites. Thai Kitchen's coconut milk does not. Thanks GFChris for mentioning that! I am probably confusing the two. That is hopeful news! I also was reading nom nom paleo's blog post about coconut milks, and I think our local Foodland carries Hawaiian Sun frozen (fresh) coconut milk...I'll be checking it out tomorrow to see if they have it, and hopefully it will simply be: coconut milk, and no other additives. For anyone else interested, I found this really easy to use, convenient list of food additives and what they do, how they potentially affect the body: http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm#safety_summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If you have Sprouts in your area, their store brand is less expensive than any other I've found, and they have coconut cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Poliquin Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Are you sure you're not confusing Thai Kitchen with Taste of Thai? Taste of Thai's coconut milk contains sulfites. Thai Kitchen's coconut milk does not. Weird, I just checked the Taste of Thai lite coconut milk in my cabinet, and the ingredients list is coconut, water, guar gum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Weird, I just checked the Taste of Thai lite coconut milk in my cabinet, and the ingredients list is coconut, water, guar gum. Weird indeed. When I googled the ingredients, I swear it said "contains sulfites." (of course I can't find that site now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Meahan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted March 31, 2016 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yes, this one is compliant, but just a note for anyone looking at buying coconut milk: There's absolutely no reason to buy the Lite version, unless that's truly the only thing you find that's compliant. The only difference between Lite coconut milk and regular is the amount of water added. Coconut milk is basically coconut blended with water. If you buy the Lite ones, you're just buying a mix of more water and less coconut. If you can find canned coconut cream (I've found it at Sprouts before), you're getting even less water (still some, but less). If I'm spending money on it, I want the most coconut and least water I can find at a decent price, so unless the Lite is the only option, or it's way, way cheaper, I'll go with the regular one every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weronajs Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'm totally confused here. All the canned coconut milk I'm looking up as 1g of sugar in it, even the "approved" brands that are mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'm totally confused here. All the canned coconut milk I'm looking up as 1g of sugar in it, even the "approved" brands that are mentioned. All fruits, vegetables, and even nuts and seeds have naturally occurring sugars, those are fine on Whole30. What isn't allowed is sugar or other sweetener added as an ingredient. So, look for the ingredient list on the cans of coconut milk, and see what they contain. Ideally, just coconut and water, although many contain guar gum, which is okay. If they list sugar in the ingredients, that's not okay, and a few brands list carrageenan, that's also not okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Cox Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Isn't there a difference in taste between canned coconut milk and the coconut milk found in the cartons in the refrigerated section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted August 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2017 3 hours ago, J Cox said: Isn't there a difference in taste between canned coconut milk and the coconut milk found in the cartons in the refrigerated section? Most of the ones in the refrigerated cartons are a blend of coconut and almond or other nut milks, at least the ones I've seen, so yes, there will be a different taste. They also seem less creamy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ermatlanta Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Any suggestions or thoughts on how to keep Coconut Milk or Cream after opening the can? I almost never use the entire amount at once. I think some labels suggest storing the coconut in another container after opening. Is this necessary, or advised by W30? How long should coconut last once opened, assuming it's refrigerated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 32 minutes ago, Ermatlanta said: some labels suggest storing the coconut in another container after opening I do this with anything in a can. I have a couple of tupperwares for liquids, or I'll use a mason jar if I have a spare one - something that seals tight to help keep it for longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slc_melissa Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Depending on what you're using it for, I have frozen coconut milk before. I would say it's ability to blend smoothly is affected, but not the taste. So, frozen coconut milk into your coffee might look strange, but frozen coconut milk into a curry would be essentially unnoticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted September 7, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Ermatlanta said: Any suggestions or thoughts on how to keep Coconut Milk or Cream after opening the can? I almost never use the entire amount at once. I think some labels suggest storing the coconut in another container after opening. Is this necessary, or advised by W30? How long should coconut last once opened, assuming it's refrigerated? Yes, you should definitely not store coconut milk in the can once opened... I also used to store it in a mason jar but the ring would rust so there must be some acidic value of coconut milk and I would think it also probaly would rust the original can also unless it's bpa lined, which is not ideal either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whole30 Certified Coach littleg Posted September 7, 2017 Whole30 Certified Coach Share Posted September 7, 2017 I only buy AroyD (I think it tastes the best). I used to just keep it in the can once opened (didn't know better) but now keep it in a mason jar with a plastic lid. Target sells plastic lids for wide mouth and regular ball jars. It keeps 5 days or so for me this way vs going bad in 2 in the can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryana Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Can I have the Silk Unsweetened coconut milk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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