Trader Joe’s Organic Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage Unsweetened
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
Organic Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage Unsweetened is a plant-based milk alternative made from coconut cream. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is moderate saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a creamy liquid base for specific recipes rather than a nutrient-dense beverage.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a rich base for a vegan smoothie or stir it into a plant-based curry for added creaminess.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a high proportion of saturated fat relative to total calories, with very little protein or fiber to balance the density.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 4.8mcg | 25% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
This beverage is built from water and coconut cream, then fortified with minerals and vitamins. The addition of industrial gums and natural flavors indicates a formulated approach to achieve a consistent texture and taste.
Ingredients
WATER, ORGANIC COCONUT CREAM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, GELLAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B 12).
