Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
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Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk is a cooking liquid made from coconut extract and water, with no sugar added. It scores [L]EA4: nutrition is lowest with almost no protein, fibre or minerals, ingredients are a short clean list marked down for milk that is not there, and risk is high on saturated fat. Best used in small amounts to flavour a dish.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Coconut Extract
- Water
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 181.1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Total sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 18.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 18.6 mg |
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What to know about Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
A two-ingredient pack with 17 g saturated fat
Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk is a 250 ml pack made in Thailand from coconut extract (85%) and water. It is bought as the base for curries, soups, desserts and drinks, by people who want the real coconut flavour with no added sugar.
Per 100 g it has 181 kcal, 18.56 g fat of which 17.11 g is saturated, 1.56 g protein, 2 g sugar (none added) and 18.56 mg sodium. The pack's serve is half a cup, 90 g, which gives 163 kcal and 15.4 g saturated fat. A pack holds about three of those serves.
The front says Coconut Milk, but no milk is in the ingredients, and the back of the pack itself says non-dairy. That missing milk is what sets the [L] flag. The ingredient list is otherwise as short as it gets. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA4.
Does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk live up to its claims?
No Added Sugar and Non-Dairy both hold, but the Coconut Milk name does not: no milk is listed, only coconut extract at 85% and water.
- Product nameMisleading
“Coconut Milk”
No milk is listed. The product is coconut extract at 85% and water, and the back of the pack states it is a non-dairy product.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Sugar”
Added sugar is 0 g. The 2 g of sugar per 100 g is not added.
- On the packHolds
“Non-Dairy Product”
Only coconut extract and water are listed, so no dairy ingredient is present.
- On the packHolds
“Just Real Coconut Goodness”
Coconut extract is 85% of the pack and water is the only other ingredient, with no additives.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Delicious and Nutritious”
Protein is 1.56 g per 100 g and no vitamins or minerals are declared. What it mostly gives is fat: 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Why Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk scores [L]EA4
Nutrition is an E because protein is only 1.56 g per 100 g and no fibre or minerals are declared. Ingredients are an A for a two-item list, and risk is a 4 on 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 181 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 1.56 g per 100 g, and the calories come almost entirely from fat: 18.56 g per 100 g against 2 g of carbohydrate. No fibre is declared, so nothing balances the energy.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, and neither earns credit. In one 90 g serve that is 163 kcal and about 1.4 g protein.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Coconut Extract
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is two items, coconut extract at 85% and water, with no additive, sweetener, preservative or flavouring. That is the best a list can look and it earns the top ingredient grade.
The name says milk and the list has none, so the label loses points for an ingredient named in the product name that is absent. That costs ingredient points and sets the [L]. The pack itself says non-dairy.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 18.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Saturated fat drives the risk: 17.11 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line. One 90 g serve has 15.4 g.
Energy adds to it at 181 kcal per 100 g. Added sugar is 0 g and sodium is just 18.56 mg per 100 g, so neither plays a part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17.1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
What's in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
Coconut extract at 85% and water make up the whole list, with no additives. The saturated fat from the coconut is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Coconut extract leads at 85%, and water makes up the rest. Together they give a thick, creamy liquid with no thickener, preservative, sweetener or flavouring listed. Nothing else is needed for the fat to carry the texture.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
17.11 g per 100 g, over three times the 5 g high line. One 90 g serve has 15.4 g, all from the coconut.
- Milk in the nameConcern
The front says Coconut Milk but no milk is listed. It is coconut extract and water, and the pack says non-dairy. This costs ingredient points.
- EnergyWorth watching
181 kcal per 100 g and 163 kcal per 90 g serve, nearly all of it from fat.
- Short ingredient listFine
Coconut extract at 85% and water, with no additives of concern.
- Sugar and sodiumFine
No added sugar, and 18.56 mg sodium per 100 g, which is very low.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins, minerals or fibre are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
An occasional ingredient for most adults, and rarely for anyone watching heart health, since 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
- Most adultsOccasionally
One 90 g serve has 15.4 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Plain ingredients, but 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g and little protein.
- Heart healthRarely
17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the 5 g high line.
- Lactose intoleranceOccasionally
No dairy ingredient is listed and the pack says non-dairy, but the saturated fat limits how often.
Recipes with Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Use a few spoonfuls in curries, soups or desserts rather than a full half cup, which has 15.4 g saturated fat.
Thai-style curry base
Stir a few spoonfuls into a vegetable or chicken curry for creaminess, instead of a full half cup that brings 15.4 g saturated fat.
Lighter coconut soup
Thin a spoonful or two with extra stock or water, so the soup keeps the coconut flavour while the 163 kcal per serve is spread over more bowls.
Coconut chia pudding or dessert
Use a small amount with other liquid, and since no sugar is added, sweeten it yourself to taste.
Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk is a cooking liquid made from coconut extract and water, with no sugar added. It scores [L]EA4: nutrition is lowest with almost no protein, fibre or minerals, ingredients are a short clean list marked down for milk that is not there, and risk is high on saturated fat. Best used in small amounts to flavour a dish. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
Per 100 ml, Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk has 181 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 18.6 g fat and 17.1 g saturated fat. One serve (1/2 cup, 90 g) has 163 kcal and 1.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
2 ingredients, in label order: Coconut Extract, Water.
Does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Coconut Milk" is misleading: No milk is listed. The product is coconut extract at 85% and water, and the back of the pack states it is a non-dairy product. "Delicious and Nutritious" needs care: Protein is 1.56 g per 100 g and no vitamins or minerals are declared. What it mostly gives is fat: 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Who should limit Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk?
Most adults: occasionally. One 90 g serve has 15.4 g saturated fat. Children: occasionally. Plain ingredients, but 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g and little protein. Heart health: rarely. 17.11 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the 5 g high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk have?
Per 100 ml, Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk has 0 g added sugar, 19 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 17.1 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | EA4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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