Which Coconut Milk Should I Buy in NZ & Australia?
The more I’ve got into my Paleo lifestyle, the more coconut milk I’ve been consuming. I’ve been able to find a few different brands, which all vary in ingredients & cost.
This post will show you the main brands available, where to get them, and which are the most paleo friendly. If you find any other brands, please send me the details so I can include them.
Avoid the “light” and “reduced fat” versions and go for the brand with the simplest ingredients. Make sure there are no added sweeteners. I always try to go for the Ayam brand as the label shows it contains just coconut and water!
You can also use Coconut cream in much the same way. It is essentially the same as coconut milk – just without as much water, making it a lot thicker. You could always water it down yourself.
Prices seem to vary a lot, so I tend to stock up when there’s an offer on.
Ayam Coconut Milk (Available in Coles & Woolworths & smaller grocers)
Ingredients: Coconut Kernel Extract (82%), water
Ayam Coconut Cream (Available in Coles & Woolworths & smaller grocers)
Ingredients: Coconut Kernel Extract (100%)
Coles Smart Buy Coconut Cream (Available in Coles)
Ingredients: Coconut Milk (60%), Water, Thickener (466), Vegetable Gum (412)
Pandaroo Coconut Milk (Available in Woolworths)
Ingredients: Coconut Extract (45%), Water, Emulsifier, E412, E435
TCC Coconut Milk (Available in Coles & Woolworths & smaller grocers)
Ingredients: Coconut Extract (53%), Water, Antioxidant (Citric Acid)
Woolworths Select Coconut Milk (Available in Woolworths)
Ingredients: To be confirmed (it doesn't seem to be in stock at the moment)
Trident Coconut Milk (Available in Woolworths and Coles)
Ingredients: Coconut Milk (52%), Water, Stabiliser (466)
Trident Coconut Cream (Available in Woolworths and Coles)
Ingredients: Coconut Cream (52%), Water, Stabiliser (466)
Kara Coconut Milk (Available in Asian Grocers)
Ingredients: Fresh coconut extract (55%), Water, Stabilizer E466, Thickener E415, Emulsifier E435
What am I missing? Have you got some other brands in your part of Australia or NZ?
Check back tomorrow to find out more about those added ingredients and whether we should be eating them…