Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk (2024)

FAQs

Is sweetened condensed coconut milk the same as coconut milk? ›

Coconut condensed is made from, you guessed it, coconut! Specifically, this condensed milk is made of coconut milk, plus sugar, salt and guar gum, which is used for thickening and stabilising in food products – it comes from the guar bean.

If dairy isn't an issue, heavy cream can substitute for condensed milk. But if you're avoiding dairy, the only thing that can sometimes substitute for condensed milk “as is” is full-fat coconut milk. However, full-fat coconut milk may not have the condensed milk consistency you're going for.

There's a reason evaporated and condensed milk get mixed up: Both evaporated and condensed milk are made using the same process. The difference between the two lies in the ingredients. Condensed milk contains added sugar, which impacts the overall taste, appearance, and consistency. Photo by Meredith.

It's important to note that condensed coconut milk is denser in nutrients, containing more calories, ten times more net carbs, and 3.5 times more protein compared to regular coconut milk². However, coconut milk is three times higher in fats, especially saturated fatty acids, and richer in dietary fiber².

There's one major difference, however: Coco López comes directly from coconut meat, not coconut milk, which gives it a slightly thicker, creamier consistency.

When stored at room temperature, coconut milk will generally be solid in consistency. It may also become solid if kept at cold temperatures in a pantry or fridge. It separates into a rich cream and a thinner, milkier texture underneath, which can be removed from a can with a spoon.

Customers like the taste of the milk substitute. They say it's delicious, creamy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. Some mention it'll make a perfect addition to their morning coffee and is useful for Thai or Indian curry.

Light or lite coconut milk has a lower fat content. It also has more water added. See in the pictures below, the regular one has "coconut" listed as the first ingredient, followed by water, but the light coconut milk has water listed first.

Yes, you can drink it like an ordinary glass of milk. You do not need to add sugar to it because it has a naturally sweet taste. It is better than regular milk because it is free of lactose and hormones.

Which condensed milk has less sugar? ›

Splenda Sweetened Condensed Milk bakes and tastes like regular sweetened condensed milk with no added sugar and 35% fewer calories*. Make the same smooth and creamy foods you love like pies and fudge.

Coconut milk is generally low in sugar unless a sweetener is added. Be sure to check the ingredients list and opt for unsweetened coconut milk if you are trying to reduce the amount of added sugar in your diet.

Condensed milk contains some nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamin B12, unlike plain sugar. Downsides: Higher Sugar Content. Condensed milk is significantly higher in sugar than granulated sugar, with around 60g per 100g compared to 100g per 100g for sugar.

Unlike cartoned coconut milk, the canned variety is made with nothing more than blended coconut meat, water, and in some instances, guar gum, which works to prevent separation.

Sweetened vs.

Unsweetened is plain coconut—no added sugar—and sweetened coconut has added sugar. Because of the added sugar, the sweetened coconut will be moister and sweeter.