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Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
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Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk

Thai Kitchen®
13.66 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Thai Kitchen Unsweetened Coconut Milk (13.66 fl oz) is a pantry-friendly, shelf-stable coconut milk you’ll often find clustered with other non-dairy and Asian cooking staples. Look for it in the international/Asian aisle alongside curry pastes and canned bamboo, or on the plant-based milk shelf near almond and soy milks; it also lives near other canned coconut products such as coconut cream and coconut water. This product suits shoppers stocking up for weeknight dinners, curry nights, vegan baking sessions, or smoothie-boosting at brunch. Thai Kitchen positions itself as an accessible, culturally inspired brand that channels Southeast Asian flavors for home cooks—appealing to adventurous cooks, plant-based eaters, and families wanting dairy-free options without exotic sourcing hassles. The label leans into health-forward claims: “unsweetened,” “dairy-free,” “gluten-free,” and “non-GMO,” creating a clean, natural halo even though it isn’t labeled organic. Packaging is typically a printed can or carton with bright photography and Thai Kitchen branding; it pours creamy and silky, with a mild coconut aroma and a rich, slightly fatty mouthfeel that adds body to curries, soups, smoothies, and desserts. Use is ritualistic and practical: shaking or stirring then pouring into a simmering pot of curry, blending into a breakfast smoothie, or folding into dairy-free ice cream. Processing-wise, the product is made by pressing coconut meat and blending with water and a stabilizer (guar gum) to preserve texture and shelf stability—simple-seeming ingredients but involving industrial extraction and formulation steps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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,, Water,, &, Guar, Gum..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on pressed coconut and water, the inclusion of a stabilizer (guar gum) and industrial extraction/formulation places it in NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed product rather than a minimally processed single-ingredient food.

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Common Questions about Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk

Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk can be considered a healthy option for many, especially if you're looking for a dairy-free alternative. It’s low in sugar and has a decent amount of healthy fats, making it a great choice for those following a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs, so think about how it fits into your overall meals.

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