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Ka-Me Coconut Milk Coconut Milk Can
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Ka-Me Coconut Milk Coconut Milk Can

Ka Me
13.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ka-Me Coconut Milk arrives on grocery shelves as a straightforward 13.5 fl oz metal can that reads as a pantry staple for home cooks exploring Southeast Asian flavors or adding a tropical twist to everyday recipes. You’re most likely to spot it in the international or Asian foods aisle alongside other brands of canned coconut milk, curry pastes, and Asian sauces, and sometimes cross-merchandised near baking ingredients and canned goods. It suits shopping trips where shoppers plan curries, soups, Thai or Filipino dishes, weekend brunches with coconut-laced pancakes or coffee, and holiday baking that calls for rich dairy substitutes. Ka-Me’s brand positioning leans into authenticity and accessibility—an ethnically familiar brand aimed at multicultural households and adventurous home cooks seeking convenient, recognizable ingredients rather than gourmet or organic premiums. The label typically emphasizes simple, natural-sounding elements (coconut milk and water) rather than flashy kid-friendly graphics or health halos like "low-fat"; there’s no implication of organic certification on standard retail packs. In processing terms it’s a canned product with a stabilizer listed (guar gum), meaning it’s industrially prepared for shelf stability. Sensory-wise the product offers a creamy, silky mouthfeel with a rich coconut aroma; in use the can often separates into a thicker cream layer and a thinner liquid layer that cooks stir together—people scoop the top for desserts or whisk the whole can into curries, smoothies, or coffee. Rituals around it include shaking or stirring the can, scraping the cream for sauces, and using it as a go-to dairy substitute in both savory and sweet home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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,, Water,, Guar, Gum..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a commercially canned product with an added stabilizer (guar gum); the simple ingredient list and single additive indicate industrial processing but not the multi-ingredient formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ka-Me Coconut Milk Coconut Milk Can

Well, 'healthy' can mean a lot of things, but Ka-Me Coconut Milk is a solid choice if you’re looking for a dairy-free option. It’s low in sugar and free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, making it a nice addition to smoothies or curries. Just remember, it’s not a high-protein food, so it’s best used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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