ORGANIC Coconut milk

Organic coconut milk adds a touch of the exotic to everyday dishes. Only coconuts from organically controlled cultivation are used in the cans of this specialty from Sri Lanka - and no preservatives.

The creamy coconut milk is made from the squeezed flesh of the coconut. It typically has a fruity, nutty aroma and an exotic flavor. Coconut milk is not the liquid inside the fruit. This is the coconut water, which tastes slightly sweet. It is clear, whereas coconut milk is white to slightly grayish.

Coconut milk from Sri Lanka

GEPA sources the delicious organic coconut milk from Ma's Tropical Foods in Sri Lanka. Fair trade not only benefits the workers who produce the organic coconut milk, but also the coconut pickers. Ma's Tropical Foods supports them in setting up a health fund through which all workers and farmers can insure themselves in order to be better protected in the event of illness. In this way, the coconut palm also becomes the "tree of life" for them, because as the most important crop in the tropics, it has enormous economic significance and is also a fundamental source of nutrients.

Specialty from fair trade

With its name, GEPA stands for compliance with the criteria of fair trade. Some of the trading relationships have existed for decades. The shareholders are church development organizations and youth associations. According to its own statements, GEPA uses profits exclusively for the goals of fair trade.

Chill opened coconut milk

The organic coconut milk contains a very small amount of the stabilizer guar gum. It should be shaken well before opening. The manufacturer recommends decanting the coconut milk after opening, storing it in the fridge and using it within two days.

Coconut milk is a versatile ingredient that lends a creamy consistency and a touch of the exotic. It is used in cuisines all over the world. The coconut specialty gives curries a creamy and mild coconut note. It adds a delicate flavor to hearty soups, such as sweet potato soup, carrot and ginger soup or cream of pumpkin soup. Coconut milk also enriches savory dishes such as tom kha gai. When marinating, the milk adds a juicy coconut note.

Coconut milk can also be used as an ingredient in desserts such as puddings, waffles, crêpes, cakes, ice cream and smoothies. Cocktails and even coffee drinks such as the "coconut latte" are made special by adding it.

Coconut milk can be used as a substitute for water or milk when cooking rice to give it a mild coconut flavor. It can also be used as a substitute for milk or cream in vegan and lactose-free recipes.