Low Health Risk High Environment Risk
ingles markets inc. premium unsweetened coconut milk
Summary
Total Ingredients: 6 (Very few compared to average)
Total Additives: 4 (Less than average)
Full Ingredients List
COCONUT MILK, GUAR GUM, STABILIZING AGENT, EMULSIFYING AGENT, SODIUM METABISULFITE, NO FLAVORING AGENT AND NO PRESERVATIVE ADDED.
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Additives or Preservatives
sodium metabisulfite
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 2% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Moderate-High
- Function: Preservative that inhibits the growth of microbes in food, and extends shelf life. It also helps to retain color.
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.
emulsifier
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 0.2% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: General additive that helps with combining ingredients and texturization. The exact kind of emulsifier is unknown.
stabilizer
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 0.2% Uncommon
- Health Risk: Unknown
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: General additive that helps with the stability and thickness of foods. The exact kind of stabilizer is unknown.