Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk Lite, 13.66-Ounce Unit (Pack of 12)

by Thai Kitchen

Product Features

• Pack of 12, 13.5-ounce cans (total of 162 ounces)
• Ready-to-use light coconut milk, pressed from ripe coconuts
• All natural; no preservatives or chemical additives
• 60% less calories and fat than regular coconut milk
• Luxurious addition to curries, soups, and frOunceen beverages; product of Thailand

Product Description

About the Brand

Thai Kitchen was founded in 1989 when Seth Jacobson made his first trip to Asia. It was during this first trip to Thailand that he fell in love with the land, the people and the cuisine. At an outdoor market in the center of a Thai village, he discovered the secret of why Thai cuisine is so astonishingly complex, rich and flavorful. The high quality of Thai cuisine was achieved by selecting and combining only the freshest ingredients without making any compromises. He noticed these authentic Thai dishes were made with an intricate combination of fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind, Thai sweet basil, galangal, fish sauce and jasmine rice.

Seth realized the Thai diet (based on grains, vegetables, herbs and spices) was perfectly positioned for the American market where consumers seek new exciting flavors and foods that are healthy. Being raised in the specialty food industry, he immediately saw the potential for this exotic and flavorful cuisine. Realizing this excellent opportunity to combine his knowledge of specialty foods with his newfound passion for the cuisine of Thailand, he began to develop relationships with Thai ingredient suppliers. At the time, there were no domestic suppliers providing Thai staple items like fish sauce, coconut milk and fresh curry pastes. He wanted to create an authentic Thai product line but knew that he could not achieve the true flavors of Thai cuisine by using ingredients found domestically. Therefore, he chose to work closely with Thai farmers to create the true authentic flavors of Thailand.

In October of 1990, Thai Kitchen's first shipment, arriving at the port of Oakland, California, consisted of 8 core items representing the backbone of Thai cooking. Thai Kitchen sought to make Thai cooking easy for American consumers by providing easy to follow recipes, tantalizing descriptions and serving suggestions. Retailers and consumers embraced the product line with enthusiasm, especially with its upscale and engaging packaging.Thai restaurants were cropping up all over California and the West, where consumers were delighted to find that they could recreate the dishes they had enjoyed in their favorite restaurant at home.

Seth Jacobson's commitment to a truly authentic Thai product line and desire to share his love of Thai cuisine & culture fueled the growth of the brand as well as the need to expand the product line. Thai Kitchen, a division of Epicurean International, Inc., has come a long way from the early days when Seth Jacobson sold curry pastes and fish sauce out of the trunk of his car to a handful of Bay Area accounts. Today, Thai Kitchen has over 45 products and is sold in 50 states, and Canada. Thai Kitchen is now found on the shelves of gourmet food shops, natural food stores, green grocers, ethnic markets and grocery stores. Thai Kitchen offers everything the American consumer is seeking: taste, quality, authenticity... the best of Thailand. With offices in the United States, Europe and Thailand, future plans are to continually develop unique and delicious products bringing consumers the sights, smells and flavors of Thailand.

In 2005, Thai Kitchen opened Epicurean Kitchen - an intimate, non-for-profit, hands-on cooking school in the heart of Bangkok. Epicurean Kitchen is devoted to educating visitors about Thai cuisine and teaching them how to recreate the tastes, flavors and techniques at home.

Product Description

60% Less calories and fat than our regular coconut milk. All natural. No preservatives. We make Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk from the pressing of fresh, ripe coconut meat. Prized in Thai cuisine for its delicate flavor and luxurious texture. Thai Kitchen Lite Coconut Milk is essential in Thai curries and peanut satay sauce, and in many soups, beverages and sweets, It's a delicious addition to your favorite baked or frozen desserts and drinks. Naturally processed in Thailand without preservatives or chemical additives, our Lite Coconut Milk makes an excellent non-dairy substitute in recipes calling for milk or cream. Thai Kitchen- bring that Thai experience home, anytime. Product of Thailand.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GZYARS
• UPC: 737628011605
• Item model number: 880674
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,244 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #9 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Sauces & Dips > Sauces > Coconut Sauce

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!!, December 14, 2007

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Maggie's Mom (Delton, MI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk Lite, 13.66-Ounce Unit (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

Delicious in all the Thai dishes I've used it in!! And it's relatively inexpensive and lower in calories. I would never use another brand after sampling this!!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You should buy the regular., April 10, 2011

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J. Graves (Lost Coast, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk Lite, 13.66-Ounce Unit (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

This brand does make a superior coconut milk, but Amazon buyers are always on the lookout for a good deal. The only difference between this Lite Coconut Milk and Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk, 13.66-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) is water! That being said, stretch your dollar and buy the regular version. To cut calories and fat, add the water yourself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why Did I Chose Light?, December 30, 2007

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Eddie Wannabee (Western Hemisphere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk Lite, 13.66-Ounce Unit (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

That, indeed, is the question. After sampling the milk I realized that a better choice would have been regular. The milk taste pretty darn good. I made a milkshake (vanilla, strawberry) and it was delicious. I tried it in some cooking and the results were not as expected. But then I attempted a soup with Pumpkin, Barley, Seafood and the Coconut Milk and it came out pretty good (among herbs and spices, of course). Also did Chocolate Pudding Sugar Free and this milk is thick and fits right in with the added plus of the flavor. The fact of the matter is that there is probably many more uses for this type of milk that I have yet to devise, but for the time being I love what it can do with ice cream shakes and a few other uses. Next time I will be going all the way, for the full taste of Thai Kitchen Pure Coconut Milk (nothing like Mother Nature own Juice!) 4 Stars!