High Health Risk Moderate Environment Risk
hyvee unsweetened original coconutmilk
Summary
Total Ingredients: 11 (Less than average)
Total Additives: 8 (More than average)
Full Ingredients List
COCONUTMILK (FILTERED WATER, COCONUT CREAM), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, GELLAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12.
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Additives or Preservatives
Carrageenan
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 12%
- Health Risk: High
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive that works as a thickener, stabilizer of ingredients, and emulsifier of ingredients (this stops ingredients from spreading). It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing.
calcium carbonate
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 45%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive that prevents color or taste deterioration
gellan gum
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 58%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive that works as a bind ingredients, stabilize ingredients, and texturize food. It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing. It typically works as a plant based alternative to gelatin.
guar gum
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 17%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low-Moderate
- Function: Additive that is used for thickening liquids - particularly those that have been processed at high temperatures.
vitamin a palmitate
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 60%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin A.
vitamin d2
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 64%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin D2
vitamin b12
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 32%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive used as a dietary supplement to add Vitamin B12
Natural Flavors (MSG)
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 28%
- Health Risk: Unknown
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive used to enhance the flavor of food