R_O'Reilly415 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 So I really enjoy Almond and Coconut milks, but I am starting the whole 30 on the 13th. Both Almond Breeze and So Delicious contain carrageenan. Is this a sugar or sweetener? Some people I have met that are Paleo say yes and some say no. It's in almost everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 carrageenan is not a sugar or a sweetener, but it is a serious gut disrupter and it isn't allowed during a whole30. sorry. there are several brands of coconut milk sold in cans that are compliant. amond milk, you would most likely need to make your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted January 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 10, 2014 Carrageenan is out. I'm not sure if it's a sweetener or not, but it's out because it causes problems in the gut. It's specifically listed on the Whole30 rules here: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/ The coconut milk you can use will be in a can, and the ingredients will be coconut, water, and depending on the brand, possibly guar gum. I think I read that some people found some frozen that was compliant, but I've never seen it. For almond milk, you have to make your own, there are instructions on the internet, but I've never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted January 10, 2014 Carrageenan is a thickener that irritates the gut. Think of it as poison and you will be on the right track. It is made from seaweed. Do you really want seaweed extract in your milk? There are almond milks on the market now that do not contain carrageenan or sweeteners, but life is better without lightening your coffee. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The silliest thing is that almond milk is really thin, so it's not even a good thickener Carrageenan makes my stomach do hoola hoops. Life is much better without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennor Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 The almond milk you make yourself is much thicker, creamier and tastier than the storebought sugarwater-with-a-hint-of-almond. Just google it and you'll find instruction videos. It's really easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bharti Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am just finishing week 2. I made home-made almond milk, however, last 2 days, I was running short of almond milk and did not have time (long hours at work) so temporarily I had store bought almond breeze 3 times in my coffee/tea. Now I know its not compliant with the CARRAGEENAN Do I need to restart? I hope not! I am vegetarian and it has been really tough. I hope I can continue and don't need to restart. Please advise. I've been good otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted March 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am just finishing week 2. I made home-made almond milk, however, last 2 days, I was running short of almond milk and did not have time (long hours at work) so temporarily I had store bought almond breeze 3 times in my coffee/tea. Now I know its not compliant with the CARRAGEENAN Do I need to restart? I hope not! I am vegetarian and it has been really tough. I hope I can continue and don't need to restart. Please advise. I've been good otherwise. Carrageenan is one of the big no-nos on a Whole30 -- this thread has some explanation from Melissa Hartwig about why they decided it's one of the additives that's not allowed. In order to complete the Whole30 as an elimination diet, it's important that you leave out the potentially inflammatory ingredients for at least 30 days, so that your system is totally clean when you start doing reintroductions. Please read this article for more guidance on when a restart is necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldb326 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I make my own coconut milk. I soak large coconut flakes for 20 minutes, put in vitamix, blend on high, strain through a nutlike bag and store in the fridge. The fat separates, so you have to shake, but there is nothing in it except coconut and water. I forgot the exact ratios, I just eyeball it. You can google it for a recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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