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Certified Organic Coconut Milk (organic coconut, water, organic guar gum).
Directions
Store at room temperature and shake well before using. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Product may to separate when its temperature falls below 80 degrees F. This makes the milk appear curdled as the coconut fat separates from the liquid. Such separation is harmless and easily remedied by placing the can of coconut milk in hot water for 15 minutes and then stirring the contents thoroughly.
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Certified Organic Coconut Milk (organic coconut, water, organic guar gum).
Directions
Store at room temperature and shake well before using. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Product may to separate when its temperature falls below 80 degrees F. This makes the milk appear curdled as the coconut fat separates from the liquid. Such separation is harmless and easily remedied by placing the can of coconut milk in hot water for 15 minutes and then stirring the contents thoroughly.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
Product Description
A staple of Thai, Indian and Caribbean cuisines, Native Forest® Classic Organic Coconut Milk imparts rich and creamy goodness to wonderful regional dishes. In Thailand, devoted farmers are proud to have achieved organic certification of their traditional coconut crop. While organic coconuts are generally smaller than their conventional counterparts, organically managed trees are more robust and drought-resistant, and their soil is more rich and moisture retentive. The first pressing of the fresh organic coconut meat yields an oil-rich extract that is mixed only with filtered water and a tiny amount (less than 1%) of guar gum from the seeds of the guar plant. The result is Native Forest® Classic Organic Coconut Milk, a delicious ingredient in soups, curries, sauces, desserts, and beverages. It may also replace dairy milk or cream in some of your favorite American recipes with excellent results.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
121 of 122 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Organic BPA Free Goodness! (I got Thailand sourced, noticing negative reviews from Sri Lanka cans as per other reviews)
September 20, 2010
By CV
Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading the review about dented cans, I was leery to buy 2 cases from Amazon but I am glad I did! I received all 24 cans, and NONE were dented. I was pleasantly surprised! The milk worked for my thai curry quite well, but I just wish it was a bit thicker. While this milk is not as thick as the Mae Ploy brand I have tried in the past, I feel better knowing it was organically grown and that this particular company does not use BPA in their cans for coconut milk, or several other of their products. If more companies jump on the bandwagon I will try more brands but until then I am sticking with Native Forest.
Added Aug 15th 2011:
I now see lots of negative reviews on this product due to sourcing from both Sri Lanka and Thailand. Reviewers have stated the poor quality watery ones are coming from Sri Lanka, which makes sense why I rated mine a 4 and liked mine, because mine were the Thailand kind that like other reviewers have stated, taste great. So be careful when ordering this product and make sure you get the Thailand kind! (will say this on the back of the label) As there is no way to know which Amazon is shipping out, it seems the best bet is to get them in a local store and check the back and get the good sourcing of coconut milk that will say Thailand.
Added Oct 20th, 2012:
As commenters have posted as a response to my review, you are able to purchase a powder that you can mix with hot water if you wish to avoid cans and BPA at Wilderness Family Naturals website.
Another option is the Tropical Traditions website shows how to make coconut milk with dried coconut at home. (They sell organic dried coconut on their website, so avoiding cans, less packaging, ethical sourcing) They sell quality coconut products, I have purchased many of their items.... Read more ›
Added Aug 15th 2011:
I now see lots of negative reviews on this product due to sourcing from both Sri Lanka and Thailand. Reviewers have stated the poor quality watery ones are coming from Sri Lanka, which makes sense why I rated mine a 4 and liked mine, because mine were the Thailand kind that like other reviewers have stated, taste great. So be careful when ordering this product and make sure you get the Thailand kind! (will say this on the back of the label) As there is no way to know which Amazon is shipping out, it seems the best bet is to get them in a local store and check the back and get the good sourcing of coconut milk that will say Thailand.
Added Oct 20th, 2012:
As commenters have posted as a response to my review, you are able to purchase a powder that you can mix with hot water if you wish to avoid cans and BPA at Wilderness Family Naturals website.
Another option is the Tropical Traditions website shows how to make coconut milk with dried coconut at home. (They sell organic dried coconut on their website, so avoiding cans, less packaging, ethical sourcing) They sell quality coconut products, I have purchased many of their items.... Read more ›
128 of 135 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wilson
Amazon Verified Purchase
Where I come from "bait & switch" is called fraud.
I thought that surely by now Amazon.com would have corrected this "bait & switch" problem of offering a premium coconut milk from Thailand, but then sending an inferior "oil & water'" product from Skri Lanka, since there were lots of reviews warning about this.
I had carefully verified that what I was ordering was truly from Thailand-but it is NOT! It is from Skri Lanka, instead.
ALSO, the product I received from Skri Lanka was in the old style yellow lined (Phenol lined?) cans-the yellow kind with the white stripe down the side that theoretically products you from the metals they use to seal the can! (And I am allergic to the chemical phenol!)
The Thailand product comes in a silver colored can-I opened both products today and did the comparision side by side.
So not only is Amazon.com allowing a bait & switch to happen, they are allowing an older style (a potentially harmful style) of can to be sold.
I had to use a couple of cans for a party tonight, but I will not eat it!
I have asked for my money back and cancelled by subscription, and will buy the rich creamy Thailand coconut milk from my health food store!
I thought that surely by now Amazon.com would have corrected this "bait & switch" problem of offering a premium coconut milk from Thailand, but then sending an inferior "oil & water'" product from Skri Lanka, since there were lots of reviews warning about this.
I had carefully verified that what I was ordering was truly from Thailand-but it is NOT! It is from Skri Lanka, instead.
ALSO, the product I received from Skri Lanka was in the old style yellow lined (Phenol lined?) cans-the yellow kind with the white stripe down the side that theoretically products you from the metals they use to seal the can! (And I am allergic to the chemical phenol!)
The Thailand product comes in a silver colored can-I opened both products today and did the comparision side by side.
So not only is Amazon.com allowing a bait & switch to happen, they are allowing an older style (a potentially harmful style) of can to be sold.
I had to use a couple of cans for a party tonight, but I will not eat it!
I have asked for my money back and cancelled by subscription, and will buy the rich creamy Thailand coconut milk from my health food store!
55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Erin
Amazon Verified Purchase
I love their product from Thailand. I don't like the product from Sri Lanka.
The content of coconut oil is higher in Sri Lanka made coco milk, throwing off the consistency.
I don't want to have to warm the coconut oil prior to using in a cold smoothie,
it will just chunk up anyway. Wrote the manufacturer - here's the reply
From the manufacturer:
Thank you for writing. Due to worldwide surging demand for coconut
milk during its lean harvest season, our primary organic packer in
Thailand is unable to keep up with our volume of sales. Therefore we
have added a trusted organic coconut facility in Sri Lanka as our
secondary supplier. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka uses a slightly different
processing method than Thailand does and the Sri Lankan product has
more tendency to separate when its temperature falls below 80 degrees
F. This makes the milk appear curdled as the coconut fat separates
from the liquid. Such separation is harmless and easily remedied by
placing the can of coconut milk in hot water for 15 minutes and then
stirring the contents thoroughly. We regret this inconvenience,
especially since consumers have come to really value the smoother,
creamier consistency of our Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk. While
all natural and organic coconut milk will separate in cool
temperatures, the Thailand milk is more smooth and homogeneous. Faced
with lengthy stock shortages during an exceptionally lean coconut
season, we decided to accept the different coconut milk consistencies
from two supply lines rather than have no organic coconut milk at all
during this six month lean period.... Read more ›
The content of coconut oil is higher in Sri Lanka made coco milk, throwing off the consistency.
I don't want to have to warm the coconut oil prior to using in a cold smoothie,
it will just chunk up anyway. Wrote the manufacturer - here's the reply
From the manufacturer:
Thank you for writing. Due to worldwide surging demand for coconut
milk during its lean harvest season, our primary organic packer in
Thailand is unable to keep up with our volume of sales. Therefore we
have added a trusted organic coconut facility in Sri Lanka as our
secondary supplier. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka uses a slightly different
processing method than Thailand does and the Sri Lankan product has
more tendency to separate when its temperature falls below 80 degrees
F. This makes the milk appear curdled as the coconut fat separates
from the liquid. Such separation is harmless and easily remedied by
placing the can of coconut milk in hot water for 15 minutes and then
stirring the contents thoroughly. We regret this inconvenience,
especially since consumers have come to really value the smoother,
creamier consistency of our Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk. While
all natural and organic coconut milk will separate in cool
temperatures, the Thailand milk is more smooth and homogeneous. Faced
with lengthy stock shortages during an exceptionally lean coconut
season, we decided to accept the different coconut milk consistencies
from two supply lines rather than have no organic coconut milk at all
during this six month lean period.... Read more ›
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Tyler Fenby
Amazon Verified Purchase
After my initial disappointment, I contacted Native Forest and asked them about the Sri Lanka sourcing of coconut milk. They informed me that they had already discontinued their sourcing (this was around September 2011), and that the only remaining cans were those already stocked. It now being February 2012, I decided to give them another shot. I'm SO glad that I did, too, because theirs is easily the best coconut milk I've ever had--now that it's properly sourced from Thailand, that is. Those of you who were concerned about getting any from Sri Lanka should be safe now. Additionally, it seems that while they once weren't accepting returns for this item, you can get a replacement if the cans are dented and you call Amazon. And if they're from Sri Lanka, you can be sure they're going to be dented!
Old (1 star) review:
Another warning for anyone who orders this: if you get the cans from Sri Lanka, they WILL be watery, and they WILL be dented, and they're NOT eligible for a return.
You have been warned.
Old (1 star) review:
Another warning for anyone who orders this: if you get the cans from Sri Lanka, they WILL be watery, and they WILL be dented, and they're NOT eligible for a return.
You have been warned.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality!
Good quality brand, no dented cans. I read that Nature's Forest is one of the few brands that doesn't use BPA's in their can linings. Get whole, not low-fat. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Stacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
oldtimer
There is a difference in the taste of coconut milks. This one is the best I have tried. I use it to cook with as well and can substitute equally for dairy milk.
Published 7 days ago by Well
1.0 out of 5 stars
dried out cans
I had to heat up every single can because it was a big solid clump that you couldn't do anything with. I was really upset it was like that after how much money I paid for each can! Read more
Published 9 days ago by Stephanie L. Carnevale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best flavor of any coconut milk that I've tried
This coconut milk has a nice mild flavor that doesn't overpower even the neutral things I use it for, such as dairy free Homemade Salted Caramel ice cream, custards, and smoothies. Read more
Published 10 days ago by B. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, healthy product
I use coconut milk every day in coffee and cooking, as well as making wonderful non-dairy ice cream. Coconut oil is heart healthy, and also promotes healthy weight loss. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Linda Adsit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best tasting and very very affordable.
I have this milk delivered in bulk to my house and I so pleased! It is incredible tasting and is delivered quickly and I like it so much more than the kinds I can buy in the... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Madison Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
BPA-free cans
I got these because it's the only coconut milk I've found in BPA-free cans. The actual coconut milk is really great, too.
Published 24 days ago by one mom
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dented cans.
This was my third order of this coconut milk and I finally see what everyone is talking about. My first two orders were great - nice thick, tasty coconut milk, so I figured the... Read more
Published 25 days ago by BikingFamily
2.0 out of 5 stars
Only got one good case
First order was perfect. I got the thick creamy milk that would firm up in the fridge, the next case was runny so I called and they sent a replacement. Read more
Published 29 days ago by ml783
1.0 out of 5 stars
never again
My original order was made April 28. The shipment never arrived and there was insufficient tracking info. I contacted AmazonPrime and was shipped a new case on May 7. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jerry F. Wasinger
