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Goya Cream Of Coconut
International & World Foods
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Goya Cream Of Coconut

Goya
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
18g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Cream of Coconut is a sweet, shelf-stable 15 oz product you'll most often find in the international or Hispanic foods aisle, sometimes placed near other coconut products, sweetened condensed milk, and cocktail mixers. Its colorful label and tropical imagery evoke Caribbean and Latin American culinary traditions and make it stand out among baking staples. Shoppers grab this for making piña coladas and other tiki-style cocktails, for holiday baking and desserts (flans, tres leches variations, coconut cakes), or when they want an easy way to add creamy, sweet coconut flavor to sauces and confections. Goya positions this product toward consumers seeking familiar Latin flavors — families who cook Caribbean and Latin American recipes, home bartenders, and homemakers who value convenience and recognizable brand heritage. The label leans on natural-sounding cues like “coconut,” but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list also includes sugars and several emulsifiers and stabilizers. In plain processing terms, it’s a highly processed, sweetened coconut product formulated for shelf stability and a consistent, pourable creaminess. Sensory-wise it’s thick, glossy, intensely sweet with a pronounced coconut aroma; it pours like a syrup and blends readily into cold and warm recipes. Packaging is a compact, shelf-stable 15 oz container with bold branding; preparation is simple — shake or stir and pour — making it a ritual favorite for quick cocktails, dessert assembly lines, or spooning a little into a smoothie. The product reads as indulgent and convenient in American grocery culture: a shortcut to tropical flavor without fresh coconut work.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Coconut, Milk, (Coconut, Milk,, Water),, Sugar,, Polysorbate, 60,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Propylene, Glycol, Alginate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Guar, Gum, and, Locust, Bean, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugar, multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers, and other industrial ingredients, indicating industrial formulations and significant processing typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Goya Cream Of Coconut

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a treat to sweeten up your tropical drinks or desserts, it can definitely fit the bill. Just keep in mind it has a good amount of sugar—18 grams per serving—so it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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