Low Health Risk High Environment Risk
asian gourmet lite coconut milk
Summary
Total Ingredients: 4 (Very few compared to average)
Total Additives: 3 (Less than average)
Full Ingredients List
COCONUT, WATER, GUAR GUM (A STABILIZER), SODIUM METABISULFITE (A PRESERVATIVE).
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Additives or Preservatives
sodium metabisulfite
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 2% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Moderate-High
- Function: Preservative that inhibits the growth of microbes in food, and extends shelf life. It also helps to retain color.
guar gum
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 17%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low-Moderate
- Function: Additive that is used for thickening liquids - particularly those that have been processed at high temperatures.
coconut
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 4% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low-Moderate
- Function: Coconuts are used for a variety of purposes in food. Typically, they are used as the base ingredient or as flavoring in coconut milks. They may also be used to make oils.