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Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk
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Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk

Thai Kitchen
13.66 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk arrives on the shelf as a pantry-friendly canned staple aimed at home cooks who want an approachable way to recreate East and Southeast Asian flavors. You'd typically find it in the international or Asian foods aisle near curry pastes, fish sauce, coconut cream and other canned coconut milks, and sometimes shelved alongside dairy-free milks and baking ingredients. It fits shopping trips focused on weeknight dinners, batch-cooking sessions, and baking projects where a lighter coconut option is desired. The brand positions itself as an accessible source of “Thai” flavor—familiar, slightly exotic, and reliable—targeting mid-market shoppers, health-aware consumers looking for unsweetened alternatives, and plant-based cooks seeking dairy substitutes. The label leans on health-halo language like “lite” and “unsweetened” and emphasizes a “natural taste,” but it does not carry organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain terms, this is a commercially prepared canned coconut milk with a simple ingredient list (water, coconut, guar gum) — it’s processed for shelf stability and texture but not heavily flavored. Sensory-wise the product pours as a smooth, slightly viscous, creamy liquid with a mild coconut aroma and a clean, subtly sweet flavor; chilled cans may separate into a thicker cream and more watery layer that households typically stir or spoon into curries, soups, smoothies, and baked goods. Packaging is a 13.66 fl oz metal can—a short ritual of opening the can, stirring to homogenize, and storing any leftovers in the refrigerator. Overall it reads as a convenient, lower-fat coconut milk for everyday cooking and international-inspired recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
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

Water,, Coconut, &, 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 the ingredient list is short, the product is an industrially prepared canned coconut milk containing guar gum (a processed thickener) and is formulated for shelf stability and texture, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk

Health is a bit of a moving target, right? Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk is low in calories and sugar, which can be a win for those watching their intake. It's a great dairy-free alternative for adding creaminess to dishes, but like anything, it’s all about balance — pair it with whole foods for a well-rounded meal.

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