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Coco Real Cream of Coconut
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Coco Real Cream of Coconut

Re'al
16.90 foz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
0.85g
Protein
42g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Coco Real Cream of Coconut arrives in a squeezable 16.9 fl oz bottle positioned more like a cocktail and baking ingredient than a fresh dairy item. In supermarkets youll most often find it on a shelf with cocktail mixers and syrups, near rum, drink mixers, canned coconut milk, or in the international aisle alongside Latin and Caribbean staples. It fits shopping trips for entertaining, weekend brunches, tropical-themed dinner parties, or holiday baking when a rich coconut syrup is needed. The brand leans into a gourmet, home-bartender personaIBA-approved and marketed as "all-natural" with handpicked tropical coconuts and gluten-free claims; visually it suggests premium tropical indulgence rather than diet or health food. Label cues include natural-sounding language, a no-refrigeration-needed convenience claim, and a gluten-free badge; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list shows humectants, emulsifiers and preservatives. In plain terms this is a highly processed, convenience product made to deliver uniform sweetness and texture. Sensory experience is thick, syrupy and very sweet, with intense coconut aroma and a silky mouthfeel thanks to added gums and emulsifiers; expect a viscous pour that blends immediately into a blender or shaker. The ritual is straightforward: squeeze a measured amount into a cocktail, blend into frozen drinks, or fold into dessert batters. Nutrition details reinforce the indulgent profileabout 260 calories and roughly 42 grams of sugar per servingso this is treated more like a treat or bar ingredient than a pantry health staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 8.5
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat7.6g38%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars42g
Protein0.85g
* 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, Juice, (Pressed, Coconut, Meat,, Milk,, Oil, and, Water, (Butylated, Hydroxyanisole)), (200%),, Sugar,, Humectant:, Glycerol,, Salt,, Acid:, Citric, Acid,, Emulsifiers:, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Sorbitan, Monostearate,, Thickeners:, Sodium, Alginate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Preservatives:, Potassium, Sorbate,, Natural, Rosemary, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 refined sugar, humectants, emulsifiers, stabilizers and preservatives and is formulated for convenience and uniform sensory properties, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Coco Real Cream of Coconut

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' It’s high in sugar, with about 42 grams per serving, which is significant if you're watching your sugar intake. If you’re looking for a sweet treat to enhance your tropical cocktails or desserts, it can fit into a balanced diet, just be mindful of how much you use!

Perfect For

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cocktail-party
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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