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Coconut Cream

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Coconut cream is a whole-food product made from coconut meat. It is high in saturated fat, but it is not a regulated additive and has no specific safety concerns at typical culinary levels.

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2,414 products

What it is

The thick, fat-rich layer obtained from grated coconut meat, with most water removed.

Adds richness, body, and coconut flavor to curries, desserts, beverages, and dairy alternatives.

Why it's flagged

high saturated fat
tree-nut allergen labeling under FDA

What regulators actually say

"Examples of tree nuts include cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, and coconut."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food; coconut is listed as a tree nut major allergen by FDA.

European Union — EFSA

Standard food in the EU.

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