For a post-workout snack, choose a coconut plant drink if you want to drink it as it is, culinary coconut milk for a recipe, or a plant-based dessert for a ready-to-eat option. If protein content is important to you, compare the values per portion and plan to pair your snack with another suitable plant-based food. If you require vegan certification, check the logo and its category on the packaging of the specific product: a “vegan” claim on a product page isn’t enough to confirm certification.
If third-party certification is a must-have for you, look for the V-Label logo and the Vegan category on the packaging of the specific product. Carrefour says its Sensation Végétal range includes certified products, but that doesn’t mean every coconut dessert in the range is certified.
If you choose your post-workout snack based on its protein content, check the amount in the portion you’ll actually eat. Bio Village and Jardin Bio Étic culinary coconut milks contain 1.9 g and 1.7 g of protein per 100 ml respectively, according to the E.Leclerc and Auchan product pages. You can pair them with another plant-based food depending on what you’re looking for.
If you want something to go with your snack rather than an ingredient for a creamy recipe, a coconut drink is a different format from culinary coconut milk. Carrefour’s product page for Alpro Coco Sans Sucres states that it contains 14 kcal per 100 g. Also check the ingredients and how much you plan to drink.
First decide whether you want to drink the coconut product, use it in a recipe or eat it as a dessert. Then compare the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product against your priorities: certification, protein, sugar or texture.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Certification and ingredients | The V-Label logo, its Vegan category and the ingredients on the exact product; a “vegan” claim alone doesn’t confirm certification. | I want to tell the difference between certification and a simple “vegan” claim before choosing my snack; around 30% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Protein | The amount in the portion you’ll actually eat, distinguishing culinary coconut milk from a product specifically marketed as high in protein. | After exercise, I mainly want a snack whose protein content I can assess; around 30% of consumers would prioritise this need. |
| Drinks and sugars | Sugar content, fat and portion size; “sugar-free” and “no added sugar” are not interchangeable claims. | I’d rather have a coconut drink than prepare a recipe, and I keep an eye on sugar content; this would be the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Texture and use in cooking | The proportion of coconut extract, fat content and storage instructions after opening. | For porridge or a smoothie, I’m mainly looking for the texture of culinary coconut milk; around 20% of consumers would prioritise this use. |
They’re two different formats for different uses. E.Leclerc’s product page lists 18 g of fat per 100 ml for Bio Village coconut milk; Carrefour’s page lists 1.2 g per 100 g for Alpro Coco Sans Sucres. As the units differ, compare the labels and portion sizes before swapping one for the other.
Choose a drink if you want to have it as it is, and culinary coconut milk if you’re making a recipe.
Bio Village and Jardin Bio Étic culinary coconut milks contain 1.9 g and 1.7 g of protein per 100 ml respectively, according to their E.Leclerc and Auchan product pages. Coconut flavour alone doesn’t tell you how much protein your snack contains.
Check the amount per portion and, if protein is your priority, compare it with the other foods you plan to have with your coconut product.
Carrefour describes its coconut milk dessert as vegan and says its Sensation Végétal range includes V-Label-certified products. This doesn’t specify the certification category of the particular dessert.
If you require third-party certification, check for the V-Label logo and Vegan category on the exact pot you’re buying.
Auchan’s product pages for Jardin Bio Étic and Bjorg coconut milk say to refrigerate after opening and consume within four days.
Check the instructions on your packaging and choose a format you can use within the stated timeframe.
Opening a carton for one small portion could mean throwing the rest away if you haven’t planned another use for it.
Carrefour offers a ready-to-eat plant-based coconut milk dessert in this range, made with pea protein and cultures, and describes it as vegan.
The range listed by Carrefour includes coconut drinks and, separately, a soya protein drink.
E.Leclerc lists Bio Village organic culinary coconut milk in a 200 ml carton, made with water and 47 % organic coconut extract.
Auchan lists organic coconut milk in a 22,5 cl tin, labelled “Vegan” and containing 68 % coconut extract.
Auchan lists Bjorg organic coconut milk in a smooth 20 cl format, intended for cooking.
No. A “vegan” claim on a product page doesn’t, by itself, demonstrate third-party certification for that specific product. Carrefour says its Sensation Végétal range includes products with the V-Label Vegetarian or Vegan certification. If you require the Vegan category for a particular coconut dessert, check the logo directly on its pot.
If protein is your main priority, check how much protein is in the portion of coconut milk you’ll use, as well as in the other foods in your snack. The E.Leclerc and Auchan product pages list 1.9 g of protein per 100 ml for Bio Village coconut milk and 1.7 g per 100 ml for Jardin Bio Étic respectively.
Culinary coconut milk is added to a recipe, whereas a coconut plant drink can be enjoyed as it is. To choose between them, compare the intended portion, ingredients and nutritional values on the packaging, taking note of the units used.
First check the product name and ingredients to see whether it’s culinary coconut milk, a drink or a dessert. Then check the allergens and nutritional information per portion. The DGCCRF says allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods; also check the storage instructions for the product you choose.
Follow the timeframe on the packaging for your specific product. Auchan’s product pages for Jardin Bio Étic and Bjorg coconut milk say to refrigerate after opening and consume within four days; instructions may vary between products.