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Coconut Aminos
Coconut Aminos
Coconut Aminos
What is it:
Coconut aminos are commonly consumed as a soy sauce alternative made from the fermented sap of coconut palms mixed with sea salt. Coconut aminos are processed by tapping the sap from coconut palm trees. The collected sap is then aged and fermented naturally and then mixed with sea salt to create the final product. This mixture is allowed to mature, developing a rich, slightly sweet, and savory taste. They are naturally gluten-free, lower in sodium than traditional soy sauce, and have a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Coconut aminos are often used in cooking to add a rich umami taste to dishes.
Rating:
There is very little data on the health effects of coconut aminos specifically, and no data listing a complete nutritional profile. However, raw forms of the different components of the coconut tree have been studied to show various health benefits. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and are required for health. There is no research suggesting that coconut aminos are not healthful to consume in moderation, and they may provide a lower sodium gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
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How we rate ingredients
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your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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