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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.
Legal Disclaimer
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
113 of 113 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.
Lastly, I read recently on someone's blog that you can use the coconut cream concentrate found on the Tropical Traditions website to make coconut milk, that it is very cost effective. I have not ever tried this, however I add a bit to smoothies for my partner in the summer and he loves the taste. If I ever try these things out I will report back, however I just wanted to give ideas to folks who might see this if they do not want to go the canned milk route. :)
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.
Lastly, I read recently on someone's blog that you can use the coconut cream concentrate found on the Tropical Traditions website to make coconut milk, that it is very cost effective. I have not ever tried this, however I add a bit to smoothies for my partner in the summer and he loves the taste. If I ever try these things out I will report back, however I just wanted to give ideas to folks who might see this if they do not want to go the canned milk route. :)
118 of 125 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!
51 of 52 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. We are only shipping Thai sourced
coconut milk
as of right now, but distributors and stores may still have Sri Lankan
sourced product.
Thank you for your patience and your understanding.
Sincerely,
Joanna Freet
Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc.
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. We are only shipping Thai sourced
coconut milk
as of right now, but distributors and stores may still have Sri Lankan
sourced product.
Thank you for your patience and your understanding.
Sincerely,
Joanna Freet
Edward & Sons Trading Co., Inc.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 3 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 15 days ago by Jerry F. Wasinger
5.0 out of 5 stars
All arrived fine and all cans sourced from Thailand
I was happy that the cans arrived undented and all sourced from Thailand. I will be ordering this product again.
Published 17 days ago by Mineshaft
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every order has been from Thailand coconuts...
Every time I have ordered this product (at least 3 times in the last 6 months) I have received the good coconut milk using Thailand coconuts. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Rachel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Inferior coconut milk
I purchased an entire box of this (12 cans) to make a whipped coconut topping. You are to place the can of coconut milk in the fridge for a day or two so the fat rises to the top. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Kristine OMalley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Low fat/good fat
Great for soups!!!!!!!!!!
Also tastes yummy in making exotic drinks. Can be added as a thinner in most any dish.
Also tastes yummy in making exotic drinks. Can be added as a thinner in most any dish.
Published 28 days ago by Janice K. Olson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Guar gum?
I bought this coconut milk after all the great reviews, and didn't even notice the milk was mixed with guar gum. I have to wonder why that is, especially in organic milk. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Keeney
3.0 out of 5 stars
Milk seems to have solidify a bit
All the cans I have opened up to this point have about half the can solidified.
Taste wise it is okay.
Taste wise it is okay.
Published 1 month ago by Russ
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best organic coconut milk in a BPA-free can
After reading about the issue of BPA in the lining of canned goods, I pledged to avoid any products that I couldn't verify had BPA free cans. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gen of North Coast Gardening
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality
I like this coconut milk. It's thick, rich, and creamy. I have so far only received the Thailand cans so no problems here.
Published 2 months ago by naturalista
