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Hey, everyone! I wanted some more information about the coconut milk debate. Does light versus regular really matter? Is the light version really just watered down regular coconut milk? If I am trying to watch calories (well, not me, but in cooking for my boyfriend), then is the light okay to use? If I have regular can I just add water to make it "light"? A lot of questions, but whatever insight you can provide, I will be extremely appreciative to hear.

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light coconut milk is just watered down regular coconut milk. If you want more milage on a dollar basis, and you like light coconut milk better, then buy the regular stuff and add water for more servings of light coconut milk per dollar spent. – foreveryoung Sep 12 at 20:36

^^^^^yep, this. – hotlava Sep 13 at 3:03

mattbflo · Answer 1 · 2012-09-12 20:09:07Z UTC

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Full fat Coconut is full of good calories from saturated fat. Instead of lowering calories, lower the amount of carbs/sugar when you cook for your boyfriend. Those are what matter more.

answered Sep 12 at 20:09

mattbflo
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Jammer79 · Answer 2 · 2012-09-12 20:12:02Z UTC

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In most cases, when light or 'low-fat' are options, the fat is replaced with carbs and/or sugars. Saturated fats are removed, therefore denying you of their benefits.

answered Sep 12 at 20:12

Jammer79
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coconut milk is generally not sweetened. the "cream" for cocktails is, but that's not usually "light". any carbs added are from the gross guar gum or whatever filler; that's ususally minimal,like 2 per serving or something. – hotlava Sep 13 at 3:01

Red Robin · Answer 3 · 2012-09-13 00:41:00Z UTC

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Light coconut milk is fat reduced. Check the label. It is not watered down. There should be no added carbs or sugars. However the ratio of fat to carbs will be altered.

answered Sep 13 at 0:41

Red Robin
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sorry but "fat reduced" = "water enhanced". there is no such thing as coconut milk in a natural state. it's coconut meat mixed with water. the butter-cream-milk-light spectrum is a matter of H2O content (and grind -- butter is grainier). the ideal coconut/water ratio is the one you like the most. it's not magic. bummer brands add fillers to thicken or emulsify it. (most do this even for non-light -- it's cheaper for them, of course.) – hotlava Sep 13 at 2:57

Coconut milk--what’s the deal with regular versus light?

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