Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Kari, Coconut milk is a mixture of the coconut water and the flesh of the coconut itself. The Buko juice is just the coconut water. You have to be careful about many coconut milks because they often add emulsifiers and gums to make them smooth. You can find coconut milk without additives and that is well worth the effort. I buy the full fat pure coconut milk and if I want to lower the fat content I dilute it with more of the Buko juice. The " lite " milks have too many additives, I think. I do think that if wasn't used to that much fat all at once that she could have reacted that way. It's a vaso-vagal nerve response. My mother gets that sometimes if she eats too much butter or cream sauce. She usually gets the diarrhea and sometimes vomiting, and almost always passes out on the toilet. She gives my dad fair warning when the reaction starts so he is poised at the ready with the smelling salts :-) Fortunately she avoids these foods and her episodes are very rare. On Monday, June 14, 2004, at 11:40 AM, kari95135 wrote: > , > That's a great tip, yes I will definitely follow up there to see if > it works. How is coconut milk different than coconut juice? I guess > I would have assumed coconut milk comes pretty much straight out of > coconuts (there was no added ingredients), but now that I think of it > the liquid from a coconut when cracked open seems pretty thin more > like watery. Or is the difference just being that from young verses > mature coconuts??? Do you think it was a possibly that it was the > fat/richness aspect that didn't agree with her system? > Kari > > > Kari, > > > > I give coconut juice called Buko juice, which is the coconut > water > > from young coconuts. It is very alkalinizing to the body because > it is > > high in potassium and contains other alkalinizing minerals like > calcium > > and magnesium. It is very similar in pH to the blood and is very > > similar to cell salts. It also contains cytokinins, which are > > protective factors to the cells as they undergo cell mitosis (cell > > division). Lots of research is being done on cytokinins right > now. > > Give it a try.... will probably love it. > > > > > > > <image.tiff> > > <image.tiff> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 the anti-viral propertiesd are in the fatty part of the coconut milk. If you are treating viruses, it's better to use a lesser amount of the whole stuff:) Re: Coconut Milk > Kari, > > You can get the coconut milk in a lite version. I have a can of Hokan > Coconut Milk Lite that has 5 g fat per 1/4 cup. > > Ann > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Coconut milk is high in lauric acid, which is very anti-viral. Cut the amount back to 1-2 tbps . I blend it into a shake using a couple of tablespoons of white ggrape juice or lemonade concentrate. Coconut Milk > I have seen so many great things about coconut oil, but didn't recall > seeing anything on coconut milk. The other day someone who is > working via biomedical/dietary intervention for her Asperger son, > recommended trying coconut milk. Today I did with my 8 yr old > daughter and she loved it! However she did get carried away with it, > and between cereal and drinking it probably had around 6-8 oz's. > Very shortly after she was in the bathroom with a stomach ache. She > got the runs and then also eject type threw it up too. > Anyone have this kind of response? I noticed that there is 10 g. of > fat per 2 oz so that would mean she got 30g-40g of fat which I could > see totally overloading her fragile system. It almost reminded me of > the thickness of evaporated milk, (which I guess I don't really know > what that is), so wondering if it should just be used for baking > purposes and such? > Sad part was that she loved it, so I'm hoping to be able to figure > something out here. > Thanks, > Kari > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Isn't lite coconut milk just the regular coconut milk cut with water? Pam > the anti-viral propertiesd are in the fatty part of the coconut milk. If > you are treating viruses, it's better to use a lesser amount of the whole > stuff:) > Re: Coconut Milk > > > > Kari, > > > > You can get the coconut milk in a lite version. I have a can of Hokan > > Coconut Milk Lite that has 5 g fat per 1/4 cup. > > > > Ann > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Michele, I wouldn't eat it if it smells " off " --can you return the opened can to the store? What brand is it? I've never had a problem with Thai Kitchen pure coconut milk. It comes in tiny cans and has no additives. TK has another kind of coco. milk that has guar gum or something in it--try to avoid that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 ----- Original Message ----- From: " " TK has another kind of coco. milk that has guar gum or > something in it--try to avoid that one. > > <cringe> LOL! Okay, I probably don't want to ask, but....what's the skinny on guar gum? --s, who uses it in a lot of gluten free baking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 ><cringe> LOL! Okay, I probably don't want to ask, but....what's the skinny >on guar gum? > >--s, who uses it in a lot of gluten free baking.... Guar gum comes from a tree, which makes it " natural " ... but like a lot of natural things it does upset some people's digestion. I use Xanthan gum (from a bacteria) which doesn't upset mine at all, but it doesn't get along with everyone either. Heidi Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 > > ><cringe> LOL! Okay, I probably don't want to ask, but....what's the skinny > >on guar gum? > > > >--s, who uses it in a lot of gluten free baking.... > > Guar gum comes from a tree, which makes it " natural " ... but like > a lot of natural things it does upset some people's digestion. > I use Xanthan gum (from a bacteria) which doesn't upset > mine at all, but it doesn't get along with everyone either. > > > > Heidi Jean I would also recomend Tropical Traditions Coconut cream concentrate its 100% pure and they say 70% is oil this is why its solid at 75 degrees. you mix it with water to make coconut milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 ----- Original Message ----- From: " Heidi Schuppenhauer " > Guar gum comes from a tree, which makes it " natural " ... but like > a lot of natural things it does upset some people's digestion. > I use Xanthan gum (from a bacteria) which doesn't upset > mine at all, but it doesn't get along with everyone either. > Okay, cool. I knew this part, but I thought there was some WAPF info about guar gum that I'd not come across. GG works for us, but XG doesn't mesh with our corn issues. Thanks for the feedback! --s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 -----Original Message----- From: Canfield >>>Can coconut milk be substituted for evaporated milk in recipes, or only for regular milk? >>>> I just subbed a can of light (bought by mistake) coconut milk plus some extra coconut oil for a can of evaporated milk in my sweet potato pie recipe. It seems fine to me. It may have needed to bake longer, I'm not really sure. I just check it and bake until a toothpick comes out fairly clean. Connie Bernard http://www.PandoraPads.com Organic Cotton Feminine Pads, Tampons, Nursing Pads, Natural Progesterone Cream, and Children's Supplements. On-line Discount Voucher: nn242g223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 >Can coconut milk be substituted for evaporated milk in recipes, or only for >regular milk? > > It's always worked for me. Actually it is more like evaporated milk than like regular milk anyway. But in newer recipes, milk or evaporated milk has been substituted for the cream in the older recipes. Cooking with cream is far better than milk, because it doesn't curdle so easy, but lately they recipe writers want to cut down on fat. Using evaporated milk is kind of a cheaty substitute for cream ... it's thick, but not so high a fat content. Anyway ... whenever I see milk, evaporated milk, or cream, I just pull out my cans of coconut milk, or make some almond milk. Both are far easier to work with because they don't curdle, and to me they taste better (and I can't handle milk anyway ...) Heidi Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I've wondered the same thing. Also, how does coconut milk kefir compare to milk kefir. I find the coconut version easier to drink - I can't get used to the milk version plain, but I'll keep at it if it's better. > > How does coconut milk, the whole kind that you usually buy in a can, > compare with coconut oil in terms of the benefits? If you can > quanitify it, how much benefit do you get out of a 14 oz can of coconut > compared to, say, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil? > > Thanks, > > Seay > Palo Alto, Ca > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hello! I have a quick question for you all - is there anywhere in the area I can find organic coconut milk? I've been looking for a while now, to no avail. me: Stiavettimail: steph@...blog: http://www.xtrinity.comeats: http://www.xtrinity.com/wasabimon/aim: shiromaguroy!m: shiromaguro-> Under wandering stars Ive grown-> By myself but not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I get Thai Kichen Organic Coconut Milk at Berkeley Bowl. I'm not sure of the organic status of the frozen coconut milk at Ranch 99 - but that has no thickeners or preservatives. Do let us all know! Connie > > Hello! I have a quick question for you all - is there anywhere in > the area I can find organic coconut milk? I've been looking for a > while now, to no avail. > > > > > me: Stiavetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Wilderness Family Naturals is a source for excellent coconut products: http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/coconut_milk.htm Peace, On 1/9/08 9:20 AM, " Viadro " <viadro@...> wrote: I ordered the coconut milk from Amazon, I hate to admit (I have been a diehard refuse-to-shop-at-Amazon sort of person), but it was the only place I could easily find the product. It is Natural Value coconut milk, a case of 12 is just under $20. You can google Natural Value to see their description. Strangely, their organic coconut milk has the fillers, and the " natural " coconut milk does does. Be sure not to get the Lite! There are also ways to make your own coconut milk, but I haven't wanted to add that to my list of kitchen projects just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I do get many coconut products from WFN. However, when I looked at their coconut milk offerings, first the tetrapaks are out of stock at the moment, and also contain small amounts of xantham gum and lethicin. I was under the impression that the xantham gum is SCD "illegal." The coconut milk powder has maltodextrin in it and sodium casinate (whatever that is). When I looked online at Natural Value coconut milk, it appeared that their natural coconut milk was the only one to not have anything extra in it. (And it is recommended in the latest WAPF shopping guide, which is how I found it.) But I agree that WFN is GREAT. I love their coconut spread! Re: [ ]coconut milk Wilderness Family Naturals is a source for excellent coconut products:http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/coconut_milk.htmPeace,On 1/9/08 9:20 AM, " Viadro" <viadromindspring> wrote: I ordered the coconut milk from Amazon, I hate to admit (I have been a diehard refuse-to-shop-at-Amazon sort of person), but it was the only place I could easily find the product. It is Natural Value coconut milk, a case of 12 is just under $20. You can google Natural Value to see their description. Strangely, their organic coconut milk has the fillers, and the "natural" coconut milk does does. Be sure not to get the Lite! There are also ways to make your own coconut milk, but I haven't wanted to add that to my list of kitchen projects just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Also, re: tetra packs. I googled tetra pack toxicity or something once, and tetra packs are not healthy packaging, leeching toxins into the contents. And of course, environmentally they are not ideal either. And of course even most tin cans have bisphenol-A in them. Best to eat only fresh foods. sue v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I purchase a frozen coconut cream from an asian market. It has no additives and is extremely rich and delicious. I'm now wondering if the BPA is an issue as it comes in a can. If not, I highly recommend it. Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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