Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi, I would like to know whether UHT coconut milk has any trans fats and does it have all the beneficial qualities as non-UHT coconut milk? The coconut milk available in the local supermarkets all seem to be the UHT type. Does anyone know whether the high temperature (135-145 degrees Celcius) will change the good fats in coconut milk into harmful fats/trans fats? Would be grateful for a reply. Thanks!! Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi J Unfortunately most coconut milk that is sold in flexible packaging (Tetrapack,Tetrabrick,etc is UHT treated. I believe, but not sure, that the canned coconut milk has not been subjected to UHT temperatures. I use both periodically but prefer the fresh young coconuts, barbecue (smoked) coconuts and even the mature coconuts. All are readily available at reasonable prices here in Hong Kong The high temperature will not damage the fats in coconut oil. No trans fats formed. However many of the beneficial enzymes may be killed, the most sensitive are affected at 117 deg F If you have any further questions just ask. Cheers, Doug UHT coconut milk safe? Hi, I would like to know whether UHT coconut milk has any trans fats and does it have all the beneficial qualities as non-UHT coconut milk? The coconut milk available in the local supermarkets all seem to be the UHT type. Does anyone know whether the high temperature (135-145 degrees Celcius) will change the good fats in coconut milk into harmful fats/trans fats? Would be grateful for a reply. Thanks!! Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I looked for coconut milk and found SUGAR very prominent on the label. Also found SUGAR in salt. Coconut to put on top of a cake in a plastic bag for baking and SUGAR is listed. What gives? thea --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: " Murray " <doublaswalter@...> <Coconut Oil > Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:41:28 +0800 Subject: Re: UHT coconut milk safe? Message-ID: <06f401c814c2$043a4e00$0202a8c0@packardg9qizv0> References: <943768.71870.qm@...> Hi J Unfortunately most coconut milk that is sold in flexible packaging (Tetrapack,Tetrabrick,etc is UHT treated. I believe, but not sure, that the canned coconut milk has not been subjected to UHT temperatures. I use both periodically but prefer the fresh young coconuts, barbecue (smoked) coconuts and even the mature coconuts. All are readily available at reasonable prices here in Hong Kong The high temperature will not damage the fats in coconut oil. No trans fats formed. However many of the beneficial enzymes may be killed, the most sensitive are affected at 117 deg F If you have any further questions just ask. Cheers, Doug UHT coconut milk safe? Hi, I would like to know whether UHT coconut milk has any trans fats and does it have all the beneficial qualities as non-UHT coconut milk? The coconut milk available in the local supermarkets all seem to be the UHT type. Does anyone know whether the high temperature (135-145 degrees Celcius) will change the good fats in coconut milk into harmful fats/trans fats? Would be grateful for a reply. Thanks!! Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yes , the common desiccated coconut that has been around for years has been soaked is a saturated sugar solution and dried at reasonably high temperature. In the past the high sugar content (of many products) was used as a form of preservative and of course to promote your sweet tooth. Now at most health food stores and at some on line shops you can get shredded pure coconut without sugar or anything. Cheers, Doug UHT coconut milk safe? Hi, I would like to know whether UHT coconut milk has any trans fats and does it have all the beneficial qualities as non-UHT coconut milk? The coconut milk available in the local supermarkets all seem to be the UHT type. Does anyone know whether the high temperature (135-145 degrees Celcius) will change the good fats in coconut milk into harmful fats/trans fats? Would be grateful for a reply. Thanks!! Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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