🥥Best Coconut Milk Makers for 2020

I want milk porridge and cappuccino, but lactose intolerance The problem is simple to solve - to use a vegetable analogue of milk. However, cereal-based foods often contain gluten, which can trigger an allergic reaction. There is a way out - a coconut substitute. Delicate, thick, aromatic ... Free from gluten and lactose. With vitamins and minerals. Ideal for preparing main courses, drinks and desserts.

The editorial staff of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" presents an overview of the best producers of coconut milk for 2020 and a rating of quality products of titled brands.

Pulp, water plus vitamins

The liquid inside a tropical nut is water. And milk, which resembles sour cream in consistency, was created under production conditions: the pulp of a nut is crushed and mixed with the required amount of water. There are two main components. The pulp contains elements such as sodium, calcium: phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, sodium, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamins A, C, K, E, nicotinic acid and B vitamins, 24 amino acids, polyunsaturated Omega acids, monosaccharides, disaccharides, fatty acids and essential oils necessary to maintain the health of the body. This is a storehouse of healing substances, so no additional operations in the production of milk enrichment with nutrients are required. True, cocoa, soy, and other ingredients are sometimes added to drinks for a variety of taste.

The release form is different. It can be powder, liquid, condensed milk. The latter is with a large addition of sugar. Manufacturers also offer consumers a paste, which, like a powder, is diluted and obtained at home as a complete drink.

Benefit and harm

How does an exotic drink affect the human body:

• Strengthens the enamel of the teeth;
• Gives elasticity to the skin;
• Normalizes digestion;
• Prevents premature cell aging;
• Controls hormonal levels;
• Participates in the process of cell regeneration;
• Maintains the health and beauty of hair, nail plates;
• Supports masculine strength;
• Improves the activity of the cardiovascular system;
• Gives the body a protective dome against infections and harmful bacteria.

The vegetable analogue does not contain lactose and casein, which may be intolerant, with a low proportion of fat - low in calories, easily digestible.

Stars of show business, cinema and the fashion industry often use tropical walnut for body shaping. For example, Gwyneth Paltrow praises coconut products at every turn, and actress Jennifer Aniston did a long coconut diet. Indeed, coconut milk for weight loss is irreplaceable, because it contains a high content of fatty acids.The most important assistant for body shaping of all acids is lauric. Fans of coconut novelties are the popular models Gisele Bündchen and Doutzen Croesus. They claim that fruit nutrition and beauty treatments help maintain beauty and health, and the skin begins to glow from the inside out.

The popularity of models praising the magical power of the tropical nut, of course, plays into the hands of manufacturers and sellers of miraculous drinks. Fans, even if they prefer natural cow's milk, will definitely try the "star" treat.

However, products based on plant materials are fraught with danger - an allergy to any of the components is possible. In addition, it is desirable to abandon the analogue of milk for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, high blood pressure.

Best manufacturers and brands for 2020

Anticipating the question: "Which company is better to buy products", the editors of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" offer to familiarize themselves with the list of applicants for the title "The best representative of the industry."

• Ampol Food Processing

The Thai company has existed since 1988. She started with the export of vegetables and fruits, then, having invested in the Chaokoh project and adjusted the ultra-pasteurization technology, the first production of pasteurized coconut milk in Thailand was opened. Since 1996, the main line of the company's management has been soft drinks for a healthy lifestyle. The company also owns the KING ISLAND brand.

• Aroy-d

Thai brand. Known since 1986. In 1988 he was awarded the title "Product of the Year". The products for export bear the "High Quality Mark". The company cares about the health of consumers - the company has implemented a quality management system from the delivery of raw materials to the final point of sale of goods.

• Thaitan Foods International

Another Thai manufacturer. Real Thai brand. The assortment includes traditional Thai spices and ready-made meals. The motto of the company is the highest quality and the best service. Thaitan Foods International has been considered an industry leader since 1998.

• Santa Maria Coconut Milk

The Swedish brand has been known on Russian soil for twenty years. The company is focused on the buyer who is interested in knowing the cuisine of different nations, therefore the assortment is rich in ethnic dishes. In Russia, the brand's representative is Paulig Rus LLC.

• Alpro

Belgian trade mark. The company was founded in 1980. Specialization - puddings, sugar-free drinks. Products on a natural plant basis, therefore, are loved by vegetarians. The factories are located in France, Great Britain and Belgium. The brand is known in many countries around the world. The goods are quite budgetary.

• Koliat Co., Ltd

A young Thai company, born in 2007. It specializes in the supply of canned food. Exports to over 20 countries worldwide. The quality of the products is confirmed by certificates ISO 9001-2000, GMP, HACCP, HALAL, Kosher and IFS. Koliat employees state: "We are proud of our mission to ensure the quality and consistency of the products we supply, and always at a competitive price."

• FOCO

Vietnamese manufacturer, on the market for over thirty years. The main line is water with fruit additives. The company's products are appreciated by fans of a healthy lifestyle. FOCO drinks are rich in vitamins, trace elements and there are no synthetic concentrates and food additives.

• VietCOCO

Another Vietnamese company. Eco-technologies are used in production, raw materials are natural. Founded in 2013, it is well known in Asia and Europe. What are VietCOCO products? Drinks, cosmetics for beauty and health.

• Fit parad

Russian brand. Piteko LLC was founded ten years ago in Nizhny Novgorod. The innovative production uses a vegetable substitute instead of sugar. The products meet the requirements of the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and Rospotrebnadzor.

How to choose a quality product

The recommendations are simple: study the characteristics of the product.Traditional mistakes when choosing products are always based on carelessness, blind faith in the quality of products of popular brands and spontaneity of decisions.

The selection criteria become obvious, one has only to answer the following questions:

• What raw materials the product is made from;
• Required type and consistency;
• For what purposes it is bought;
• How much is;
• Does the price match the quality;
• Which brand is better to buy;
• Where to buy if the store is not.

The answer to the last question is clear: if a product is not available in the supermarket, you need to look for it in the online store. Many manufacturers have points of sale on the World Wide Web to attract customers. You can order in one click.

What to look for first of all:

1. Composition.

High quality ingredients. No additives or preservatives. Adding salt, sugar, vegetable oil is undesirable. If sugar is present, the amount should be moderate. Lecithin is acceptable. The gluten-free option is the best.

2. Availability of a certificate indicating that the product meets the quality standard.
3. Energy, nutritional value. Fat content.
4. Capacity. Packaging made from environmentally friendly materials.
5. The expiry date must be clearly marked.

Expert advice

• It is better to give preference to natural, obtained from the pulp of a ripe nut.
• How to use the product - for preparing meals, drinks, desserts - you need to know before buying. Not all types of milk are universal. With a low content of fat, they are suitable for preparing drinks, with a higher content for main dishes and desserts.
• Natural is more often sold in cans. It has a heterogeneous structure, so no better container has been invented. It is not recommended to store in the "native" package: tin is a material that oxidizes the product. Much safer is a glass container.

Top 10 Products Ranking for 2020

10th place: Сhaokoh

Sold at an average price of 140 rubles.

Description contains information on composition: tropical nut pulp, water, microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, preservative, emulsifier, citric acid. Cholesterol & Trans Fat Free. Liquid. With a slight odor. Packaging - can.

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9 position: ARO Aroy-d

Packaging costs 285 rubles.

Manufacturer - Thailand. Fat content - 17-19 percent. Volume - 250 ml. With vitamins, minerals, healthy fats. Suitable for vegan diets.

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8th place: Real Thai

It is sold at a price of 190 rubles for 400 ml.

Manufacturer - Thaitan Foods International. Fat content - 20 percent. Ingredients: coconut (95 percent) and water. Uniform. Has a creamy taste.

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7 position: Santa Maria Coconut Milk

Can be purchased for about 220 rubles.

Swiss made. Creamy multifunctional product with unobtrusive walnut minks. Energy value - 160 kcal. The shelf life is 730 days.

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6 position: Orient Gourmet

Sold at an average price of 160 rubles.

400 ml. Packaging - tin can. Nutritional value - per 100 g - 1.9 fats, 1.6 proteins, 2 g carbohydrates. Thai production. Thick consistency.

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5th place: Alpro Coconut Chocolate

It costs 285 rubles.

Chocolate with vitamins, minerals. Volume - 1 liter. Liquid. Gluten free. It is used as an independent drink, a component for cocktails, hot and cold dishes.

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4th place: Koliat Co., Ltd

You will have to pay 120 rubles for the product for 400 ml.

Fat content - 7 percent. Thai production. Recommended for cooking.

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Bronze: Bioteka Organic

The approximate price is 200 rubles for 400 ml.

Country of origin - Vietnam. Without GMO. 17-19 percent fat. USDA NOP ORGANIC certified. According to buyers, it looks and tastes like melted ice cream.

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"Silver": FOCO Coconut milk drink all natural 3.4%

You can find a product within 100 rubles.

Natural composition, vitamins B12, A, D. Fat content: 3.4 percent. Energy value - 42 kcal per 100 g.

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Gold: VietCOCO

Sold at an average price of 900 rubles.

Natural homogeneous. No colorants, shock absorbers, flavor enhancers, sugar. High percentage of pulp - 73.17. The manufacturer indicates: only natural ingredients are used. The quality of the goods is confirmed by international certificates USDA Organic, EU Organic.

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The best dry mixes from a Russian manufacturer: rating-2020

Powdered milk is in demand on the market. It is easy to store and convenient to use. According to buyers, the most popular are two Russian brands.

Silver: Fit Parad

Average price: 100 rubles.

The release form is a powder with a high percentage of fat. The shelf life is long. Used for preparing main courses, baked goods and drinks.

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"Gold": Good Traditions

You will have to pay almost 500 rubles for the purchase.

Dry. Packaging 140 g. The mixture is convenient for preparing drinks, main dishes. With vitamins A, E, minerals, polyunsaturated acids.

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For condensed milk lovers

To attract a wide audience, manufacturers come up with novelties that are eagerly bought by both adherents of vegetarianism and a healthy lifestyle, and those who are not averse to enjoying pseudo-dairy desserts.

One of these treats for those with a sweet tooth was condensed milk from Thailand, which was appreciated by Russian buyers. Reviews are the most favorable.

KING ISLAND

It costs a little more than 200 rubles.

Tube: 180 g. Besides natural ingredients - thickeners, sugar, stabilizer.

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How to Make Simple and Delicious Coconut Milk Meals: Popular Recipes

Beetroot puree soup

Ingredients: 200 ml of vegetable milk, small beets, small potatoes, half a head of onion, half a stalk of celery, carrots, a couple of tomatoes, a tablespoon of vegetable oil, canned corn, a teaspoon of grated ginger, salt and pepper to taste.

How to cook:

Bake the beets in the oven, peel them. Boil the sliced ​​potatoes. Saute finely chopped carrots, onions, celery, ginger in oil. Then add chopped tomatoes to the vegetables.A little later, five minutes before ready, pour in the potato broth and put the potatoes. Place all cooked vegetables in a blender, chop until puree. Put the puree in a saucepan, pour in milk and leave on low heat for a few minutes. You need to stir the soup. Serve the ready-made beetroot with herbs.

Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 glasses of milk, 2 eggs, a tablespoon of sugar, salt on the tip of a teaspoon, half a teaspoon of baking soda, a glass of flour.

Instructions:

Beat eggs with sugar and salt. Pour milk into the egg mixture, then add flour, soda, mix, breaking lumps. The dough needs to rest for 10 minutes. Heat the pan, bake without adding oil.

Pudding

Ingredients: a glass of tropical nut milk, half a glass of rice, a tablespoon of sugar, 15 ml of sugar syrup, an apple, cinnamon - to taste.

How to cook:

Cook rice. Peel the apple, chop, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake an apple in the oven and cool. Pour milk and syrup into rice, mix and let it brew. Top the pudding with a baked apple.

Cocktail

Ingredients: 2 glasses of herbal drink, 2 tablespoons of sugar, a glass of strawberries (can be substituted with other berries).

Method of preparation: Wash and chop the berries. Beat in a blender with milk and sugar.

How to make a herbal drink with your own hands

Despite the fact that there are a variety of products on the market, and coconut milk is not uncommon, some housewives prefer to cook it themselves. First, the price of branded products scares off. Secondly, there is a danger of buying a "tasty treat" with preservatives and flavors that cause allergies.

Recipe with coconut flakes.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Buy shavings. The tutus are inexpensive, everyone can afford it.
2. Pour boiling water in a 1: 2 ratio.
3. Withstand the mixture for 30 minutes, during this time the chips will steam out.
4. Put the mixture in a blender and chop.
5. Put in clean gauze, squeeze.
6. The resulting liquid is used for cooking.

Store-bought coconut is also an easy drink to make.

For this:

1. Cut the walnut.
2. Take out the pulp and grate.
3. Pour boiling water over.
4. Strain after 3 hours.

Recommendations for organizing a healthy diet

Herbal drinks have found their niche in the market. Coconut is in particular demand due to the lack of gluten in it. However, nutritionists advise to consume a drink, exotic for Russians, in limited quantities.

The weekly rate for an adult is no more than 200 ml, children are advised to drink no more than 70 ml per week. Babies under three years old are not allowed.

A wonderful drink from a tropical nut, saturated with useful vitamins and microelements, will not only help diversify the menu, but will also benefit the body: immunity will increase, and the appearance will improve. For the product to be for the good, it must be taken as advised by nutritionists.

If you have experience in purchasing and using coconut milk, please leave a comment. Your advice will help other buyers make the right choice.