Who are these criteria for?

People looking to reduce their fat intake

You compare the fat and, where listed, saturated fat per 100 ml, then consider how much you plan to use in your recipe.

Organic shoppers who cook at home

You’re looking for organic cooking coconut milk and want to compare products by their ingredients, coconut content and pack size.

Fans of plant-based breakfasts

You’re looking for a coconut drink for cereal, porridge or coffee, without confusing it with coconut milk intended for cooking.

What should you look for before buying?

First, distinguish between coconut drinks and cooking coconut milk. Then, for the product category that suits your needs, check the nutrition information and ingredients for the specific product.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Fat Fat and saturated fat per 100 ml, followed by the amount you actually pour. If I cook with coconut milk while reducing my fat intake, I want to compare labels without losing sight of the portion I use. Around 50% of consumers are said to put reducing fat at the top of their list of priorities.
Organic and ingredients Organic certification marks on the product and its ingredients list, particularly the coconut extract and thickeners. For home cooking, I favour an organic product whose ingredients suit me, while also checking its fat content. Around 30% of consumers are said to make this their priority.
Breakfast use The product description – ‘coconut-based drink’ or ‘coconut milk’ – followed by the listed sugars and fat. For my cereal or coffee, I’m looking for a drink rather than a concentrated cooking ingredient. Around 20% of consumers are said to put this use first.

Common misconceptions to avoid

  • Assuming ‘organic’ means ‘low in fat’

    The Auchan and E.Leclerc product pages list 15 g of fat per 100 ml for Bjorg Bio fluide, 16 g for Kara Bio and 18 g for Bio Village, respectively. Organic production methods alone tell you nothing about these nutritional values.

    Compare the fat per 100 ml for the products you’re considering, and take into account how much your recipe requires.

  • Confusing coconut drinks with cooking coconut milk

    Alpro describes its product as a coconut-based drink, while the cooking coconut milks mentioned here are presented as ingredients for cooking. The product name alone doesn’t mean they’ll give you the same result in a recipe.

    Choose the category that suits your intended use, then check the nutrition information and instructions on the packaging.

  • Assuming ‘light’ means ‘organic’

    The Carrefour product page lists 13 g of fat per 100 ml for Kara Light, but this tells you nothing about its organic certification. Manger Bouger also points out that choosing a lighter product doesn’t justify eating more of it.

    If organic certification matters to you, check the certification marks on the exact product you’re considering. For your recipe, measure how much you pour.

Brands and products to know

Carrefour Bio

An organic cooking coconut milk in a 330 ml carton, which Carrefour presents as a plant-based cooking aid.

  • The Carrefour product page lists 76% organic coconut extract.
  • It also lists 17 g of fat per 100 ml, so check whether this suits the amount your recipe calls for.

Bio Village (E.Leclerc)

A 200 ml organic cooking coconut milk. The E.Leclerc product page lists water and 47% organic coconut extract.

  • The ingredients list shown contains just two items.
  • The same page lists 18 g of fat, including 16 g of saturated fat, per 100 ml.

Kara

The Auchan and Carrefour product pages distinguish Kara Bio, a cooking coconut milk, from Kara Light.

  • The Auchan page for Kara Bio lists 64% organic coconut extract and water, with 16 g of fat per 100 ml.
  • The Carrefour page for Kara Light lists 13 g of fat per 100 ml. If you’re also looking for an organic product, check the certification for this specific variant.

Bjorg

Auchan describes Bjorg’s 20 cl organic coconut milk as a pourable product for sweet or savoury dishes.

  • Its product page lists 15 g of fat and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, compared with 16 to 18 g of fat for the other organic products covered here.
  • The listed ingredients also include coconut water, maltodextrin and guar gum, so check the label if you’re looking for a short ingredients list.

Jardin Bio Étic

A 400 ml organic cooking coconut milk. The Carrefour product page also mentions Fair For Life fair trade certification.

  • The product page lists 68% organic coconut extract.
  • It also lists guar gum and 17 g of fat per 100 ml. Fair trade certification is no substitute for checking the nutritional information.

BIO® (ALDI)

The ALDI product page features a 200 ml organic coconut milk in classic and lighter versions.

  • Having both versions gives you the option to look for the one that best suits your priorities.
  • Before choosing either to reduce your fat intake, compare the nutrition tables on the relevant packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is organic coconut milk always low in fat?

No. Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not to its fat content. The Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan product pages mentioned here list 15 to 18 g per 100 ml for the organic cooking products. Compare the specific product and the amount you use.

How can you check whether a product is organic?

Look for certification marks on the packaging of the product you’ve chosen, particularly the EU organic logo and, where applicable, the AB mark. The Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is governed by European regulations applied across member states.

Is choosing a ‘light’ version enough to reduce your fat intake?

The word ‘light’ is no substitute for checking the value per 100 ml and how much you actually consume. The Carrefour product page lists 13 g of fat per 100 ml for Kara Light; Manger Bouger points out that choosing a lighter product doesn’t justify having a larger portion. Check the organic certification separately if it’s one of your criteria.

Should you choose a coconut drink or cooking coconut milk for breakfast?

For cereal, porridge or coffee, start by looking at coconut drinks. Alpro describes its product as a ‘Coconut-Based Drink’. Cooking coconut milk is intended for a different use, so check the product description, sugars, fat and organic status of each product before choosing.