How can you hold these producers accountable? Since the Thai coconut industry continues to lie, the best thing you can do to help the monkeys it abuses is to avoid companies that source canned coconut milk from Thailand.

Dairy products are derived from the lacteal secretion, or milk, that mammals produce after giving birth ( 1). If you’re avoiding dairy products in your diet, you could consume either type of coconut milk without a problem. SUMMARY Commercial coconut milk is made by blending coconut milk with water and coconut cream to make a milder, thinner consumer beverage. To make shopping simple, we’ve compiled a list of brands* that have confirmed that they don’t source their canned coconut milk products from Thailand: Brands That Sell Non-Thai Canned Coconut Milk Dunn's River coconut milk contains 55% coconut extract and has 8.9g fat and 6.9g saturated fat per 100ml, whereas Blue Dragon coconut milk, which has a similar amount of coconut extract (56%), has 15g fat and 13.2g saturated fat per 100ml, almost 70% more.READ MORE: Vodafone, Sky, BT, Shell, Talk Talk and more send out urgent message to anyone on benefits An aisle which is featured in nearly all of the supermarkets in the UK can actually save consumers on their weekly shop. Consumers can find cheaper food items and save on their weekly shop by shopping from one specific aisle.

Generally speaking, coconut milk cans with higher coconut extract content are higher in fat and saturated fat, which is worth being aware of if you cook with it regularly, but we found some exceptions. Noting the price per unit is the best way to figure out if you're making a saving by comparing the price per litre, gram or kilograms. A lot of the foods in the aisle come in larger portions, but they keep for a lot longer. Using a hand or electric mixer, beat the coconut milk on high speed for about 3–5 minutes, or until peaks begin to form.

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The next day, remove the coconut milk from the refrigerator and remove the lid. Using a spoon, scrape out the solid coconut cream and place it into a mixing bowl. Leave the coconut water in the can, as you won’t need it for this recipe. The coconut is a large seed that grows on tropical palm trees. Because coconut milk comes from the meat of a coconut — not an animal — it’s not a dairy product. Divide the mixture evenly into popsicle molds and place them in the freezer for at least 8 hours or overnight. Staple food cupboard items can be found for a fraction of the price in the world foods section. A regular in almost every major supermarket the aisle features treats from around the world, and there's also many products that you could use to save money.