Is Coconut Milk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Metro Chef
This page reviews Coconut Milk by Metro Chef as a dairy. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes coconut milk (5.3%) and rice (3.3%), with natural stabilizers like guar gum and gellan. The presence of natural ingredients supports a clean rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
The composition includes coconut milk (5.3%) and rice (3.3%), with natural stabilizers like guar gum and gellan. The presence of natural ingredients supports a clean rating.
Main concern
Contains sea salt, which may raise sodium concerns for some consumers.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Coconut milk is a natural ingredient providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Guar gum and gellan are natural stabilizers that enhance product consistency without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains sea salt, which may raise sodium concerns for some consumers.
- Natural coconut aroma may be processed, raising questions about its purity.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for this coconut milk, ensuring a smooth consistency and hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pitná voda
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Is Coconut Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Coconut Milk is used here as base. Coconut milk (5.3%) provides a rich, creamy texture and flavor, derived from coconut cream and water, indicating a natural source.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosové mléko
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Is Rice safe in this dairy?
Good
Rice is used here as base. Rice (3.3%) adds a subtle flavor and contributes to the overall texture, enhancing the product's mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: rýže
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement but may raise sodium content concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mořská sůl
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Is Natural Coconut Aroma safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natural Coconut Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural coconut aroma adds flavor but may be processed, which could affect its purity and naturalness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: přírodní kokosové aroma
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Good
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickening agent that helps maintain product consistency without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: guma guar
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Is Gellan Gum safe in this dairy?
Good
Gellan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Gellan gum is a natural stabilizer that enhances texture and stability, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: guma gellan
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3898902
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