Silk Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Silk Unsweetened Coconut Milk is a plant-based beverage used as a dairy alternative for drinking or cooking. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a moderate amount of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a light, flavor-neutral liquid for those who prefer coconut over nut or soy bases.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a creamy base for a tropical smoothie or stir it into a vegan curry.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a lack of protein and fiber, with most calories coming from saturated fats. It is a low-sodium choice that contains no added sugars.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs | 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4mcg | 20% |
| Calcium | 470mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
This beverage is built from water and coconut cream, then fortified with a vitamin and mineral blend. The inclusion of dipotassium phosphate, gellan gum, and natural flavors creates a formulated product designed for shelf stability and a consistent texture.
Ingredients
Coconutmilk (Water, Coconut Cream), Contains 2% or Less of: Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12), Dipotassium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Natural Flavor, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C to Protect Freshness).
