Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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They taste pretty terrible to me, other than their unsweetened coconut milk ice cream (although has sugar alcohols I think). I've tried their unsweetened coconut milk multiple times, and also their coconut 'kefir'. I was so excited by the concept but both taste tasteless and strangely artificial/gummy/cardboardy. I feel like I'm the only person I've heard not like it (along with Trader Joe's coconut milk--that stuff is icky too). Apologies if this is not an allowable question. Thanks.

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I've tried their coconut milk too, and couldn't even finish the carton. What a gross texture it had! I much prefer getting the canned Goya leche de coco coconut milks--they stopped adding the xantham gum to them. – Nemesis Oct 10 2011 at 11:36

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No, you're not crazy at all. The stuff is nasty! – Kimmie Oct 10 2011 at 11:45

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You are correct, So Delicious is so disgusting. – FED at LiveCaveman.com Oct 10 2011 at 22:43

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The sweetened "ice cream" is pretty good... but everything else is disgusting. I've tried a few of their coconut milk options and couldn't deal with more than a sip. And that "kefir" stuff is just... ugh... spit it out! – jj Jan 25 2012 at 1:07

Thumbs down for SD. I love Thai Kitchen organic coconut milk. It is for real 'so delicious'. I primarily use unsweetened almond milk for coffee and such, but always go to the TK coconut milk for recipes any chance I get. It's way creamy. – MeepsIsWellfed Feb 3 2012 at 17:38

Rogue Nutritionist · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-10 22:25:33Z UTC

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I think their products taste nasty as well...they use gum thickeners, and add water, so they must be fairly processed...I just stick with coconut milk, either freshly made, or from a can.

answered Oct 10 2011 at 22:25

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Christopher Gagnon · Answer 2 · 2012-01-25 02:53:43Z UTC

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I don't find it offensive at all, though I agree that it's a bit watery. I guess maybe that's why I sort of like it sometimes--it's less rich tasting/feeling than pure coconut milk, and sometimes I want something more bland. But I also think they over-thicken it, so that it's thicker than actual milk. I wish they'd leave it more watery in texture, in addition to it's watery flavor! And it does have good fat in it.

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	i'm with you. i don't love it, but sometimes i get in the mood for drinking something other than water -- this does the trick! – meret Jan 25 2012 at 3:24
	I did just go back and read the label, and saw that it has guar gum. I don't seem to react to it, but have noted that some like Chris Kresser don't like this ingredient, which I gather is derived from beans. I'll finish what I have, but might think twice before buying more. Or maybe not--I tend to be a little wishy washy about these things at times! – Christopher Gagnon Jan 25 2012 at 4:16

eric · Answer 3 · 2011-10-10 07:24:42Z UTC

What about pure coconut oil? I mix mine with chocolate, sesame seeds, goji, pumpkin seeds, and myriad other ingredients... No sweetener as I'm a type II diabetic.

Having said that, I do know people who do not like the flavour of coconut. Everyone is different. I do feel badly for them since I believe coconut oil to be one of the most beneficial fats out there.

cheryl · Answer 4 · 2012-01-25 00:03:49Z UTC

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Just tried it tonight. I love anything coconut and was excited to see what it was like. I poured it on my cereal and noted it was gummy looking. I was so disappointed to find that it tasted like water. Really, really gross.

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Cereal? What?!? – Adulescens Appetens Jan 25 2012 at 3:48

I hope you mean paleo nut cereal – Milla Jan 25 2012 at 11:25

J-Lay · Answer 5 · 2012-02-03 12:21:19Z UTC

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What are the best other options? Just starting out this is the only 'milk' product I've had, should I be buying it in the can (or lots of cans?). I don't mind the blandness b/c it kind of reminds me of Skim milk...

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DanielleO812 · Answer 6 · 2012-02-03 17:32:35Z UTC

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I'm going to say your taste buds are crazy. I've tried several kinds of coconut milk and this one is my favorite!

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Merry · Answer 7 · 2012-10-06 04:18:00Z UTC

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I just dumped two cartons of it down the sink. It was thick, chalky and disgusting. I'd rather have NOTHING on my cereal, but I like almond milk, rice milk or even organic soy better than that stuff. EWWW!

answered Oct 6 at 4:18

Merry
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Do not eat soy! – Chelsea Oct 13 at 1:09

Betty · Answer 8 · 2012-10-12 19:15:43Z UTC

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Mimic Creme is much better! It can also be stored in your freezer & most importantly for me, I can freeze the meals I prepare with this product. If you are allergic to nuts, this won't be for you.

answered Oct 12 at 19:15

Betty
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so delicious coconut products…are my taste buds crazy?

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