Ingredients: 100% Pure Organic Coconut!
Nothing else!
What is Coconut Cream ConcentrateTM?
Coconut Cream Concentrate is certified organic whole coconut meat in concentrated form. It contains no additives (not even water). The dried coconut meat is ground into a very fine powder, giving it a creamy consistency due to its high fat content. Since it is 70% fat, it is a rich source of pure coconut oil. Note: this is a food, not a cooking oil.
How is Coconut Cream ConcentrateTM used?
You can mix 1 or 2 teaspoons of Coconut Cream Concentrate with water or juice to make a creamy coconut milk drink. It is also an excellent ingredient for cooking and baking. Because of its low moisture content, it can be mixed right in the batter or dough of breads and pastries. It can also be used insoups to give them a creamy (non-dairy) flavor, be blended with smoothies, or made intoice cream. Many people just eat it straight, or spread it on breads and crackers, because it is so delicious! See some of our great recipes below.
Note: in colder weather Coconut Cream Concentrate will become hard, due to the high amount of natural coconut oil and fiber. In warmer weather, the oil will often separate from the solids, like other “nut butters.” Warm the jars in a pan of water to liquefy, and then mix the oil back in. Note that this is a food, not a cooking oil. If you use high heat, it will burn.
How is Coconut Cream ConcentrateTM different from canned coconut milks and creams?
Commercial coconut milks and creams are generally sold in cans, or sometimes boxes and tetra packs. The main ingredient in these products is water. If the fat content is 17%, it is called “coconut milk.” If the fat content is 24%, it is called “coconut cream.” But most of what you are purchasing is water. Coconut Cream Concentrate, on the other hand, has NO water, and is pure coconut. Unlike the commercial varieties, it also contains ALL the fiber of the coconut. Pure, dried coconut contains more fiber per gram than even oat bran! This fiber has been stripped out of commercial coconut milks and coconut creams. Also, almost all commercial coconut milks and creams have additives to prevent the water from separating from the coconut oil, and also have sulfites added to keep it white longer. Sometimes these additives are so small, that the FDA does not require them to list them on their labels as ingredients. Coconut Cream Concentrate, however, contains NO additives and NO preservatives at all: it is 100% natural coconut made from certified organic Philippine coconuts grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Coconut Cream Concentrate comes packaged in 1 pint or 1 quart glass jars.
Learn how to prepare your jar of Coconut Cream Concentrate
for use in this video!
Note: If you use Coconut Cream Concentrate to make Coconut Milk, it will be “grainy” because of the fiber. If you want a strained coconut milk without the fiber, make it from ourDried Coconut. This video shows you how.
Coconut Cream ConcentrateTM is an exceptional product derived from certified organic whole coconut meat, meticulously processed into a concentrated form. The uniqueness lies in its pure composition—100% coconut meat without any additives, not even water. As a result, this concentrate is a rich source of coconut oil, boasting a 70% fat content. The process involves grinding dried coconut meat into an ultra-fine powder, yielding a creamy consistency owing to its high-fat content.
This versatile concentrate serves as a foundation for various culinary applications. Mixing 1 or 2 teaspoons of Coconut Cream Concentrate with water or juice produces a luscious coconut milk drink. It's also an excellent addition to cooking and baking due to its low moisture content. Incorporating it directly into batters or doughs for bread and pastries enhances flavor and texture. Additionally, it lends a creamy, non-dairy essence to soups, blends seamlessly into smoothies, can be crafted into ice cream, or savored as is—spread on breads or crackers for its delightful taste.
The nature of Coconut Cream Concentrate changes with temperature fluctuations. In colder conditions, it solidifies due to its high coconut oil and fiber content. Conversely, warmer temperatures cause the oil to separate from the solids, akin to other nut butters. To restore its consistency, gently heat the jar in a water bath and then mix the oil back in. However, it's essential to note that Coconut Cream Concentrate isn't suitable for high-heat cooking as it may burn.
Distinguishing Coconut Cream Concentrate from canned coconut milks and creams is crucial. Most commercially available coconut milks and creams primarily consist of water, where fat content determines whether it's labeled as "coconut milk" (17% fat) or "coconut cream" (24% fat). These products are notably diluted with water, lacking the robustness of pure coconut. Furthermore, they usually lack the fiber naturally found in coconut meat. Most commercial variants also contain additives and preservatives to maintain consistency and color, elements absent in Coconut Cream Concentrate. This concentrate preserves the coconut's natural fiber and purity, sourced from organic Philippine coconuts cultivated without pesticides or fertilizers.
For a smoother coconut milk without fiber, using dried coconut instead of Coconut Cream Concentrate is recommended. The latter's grainy texture, owing to the fiber content, is a characteristic trait when transformed into coconut milk.
Recipes utilizing Coconut Cream Concentrate provide a spectrum of culinary options, leveraging its rich flavor and creamy texture to enhance various dishes, beverages, and desserts.
Understanding the nuances between Coconut Cream Concentrate and other coconut-based products helps discerning consumers appreciate the purity and richness this concentrate offers in culinary endeavors.
