Moderate Health Risk Moderate Environment Risk

coco fresh lite coconut milk

Summary


Total Ingredients: 4 (Very few compared to average)

Total Additives: 2 (Less than average)

health risk: moderate (1) low (1)
environment risk: moderate (1)
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COCONUT EXTRACT, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM METABISULFITE (AS PRESERVATIVE)


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Additives or Preservatives

potassium metabisulfite

  • In Percent of Plant Milks: 1% Uncommon
  • Health Risk: Low
  • Environment Risk: Unknown
  • Function: Preservative that inhibits the growth of microbes in food, and extends shelf life. It also helps to retain color.

xanthan gum

  • In Percent of Plant Milks: 14%
  • Health Risk: Low - Moderate
  • Environment Risk: Low - Moderate
  • Function: Additive that works to prevent oil separation in water, which stabilizes food products - this is especially useful when foods are processed at high temperatures.