10 Best Coconut Milks UK Guide | Biona Thai Taste and More

Our second Eat Wholesome offering on the list, their "standard" Organic Coconut Milk has made it to our top spot. Another Great Taste winner, this BPA-free can contains just two ingredients - 55% organic coconuts and water.

Perfect for food lovers who do their best to eat clean, this coconut milk can be used in endless ways from traditional curries and stews, to cakes or overnight oats. Why choose a basic can of coconut milk, when you can get the best for the same price or less? Exactly!

Biona makes premium, whole foods and cooking ingredients with wellbeing and sustainability in mind. We love their organic coconut milk, made from 50% pressed coconut kernel, water and — you guessed it — nothing else! It's not only good for you, but downright delicious too.

Winner of the Great Taste Award in 2019, this natural coconut milk is silky and pure with a tropical creaminess that you'll want to add to everything from dahls to smoothies. Overall, it's a tasty choice from a company that really cares about the environment, its workers, and creating ethically sourced foods for everyone to enjoy.

If you prefer your coconut milk in solid form, this Creamed Coconut Block by Blue Dragon is handy to have whilst cooking. Made entirely from fresh coconut, you don't need to worry about additives — just break a piece into a curry for creaminess, or stir into boiling water to make coconut milk.

Creamed coconut can be more cost-effective than canned milk if you use a lot of it, and this block is rich, delicious and versatile. Blue Dragon has really come through with this brilliant block, and it's a pantry must-have for those who love to cook or bake.

Those who have only ever bought coconut milk from supermarket may be unaware of this, but there are some amazing organic offerings online, that are completely free of the usual stabilisers and emulsifiers. In fact, Eat Wholesome have created a top-quality, organic kitchen staple with their Light Coconut Milk that's around the same price as a supermarket can when bought as a pack.

This is a low-fat, but still luxurious, option that's made from 24% organic coconuts, water, and absolutely nothing else. The can is also BPA-free, so no nasty surprises here, just good vibes!

If you regularly add coconut milk or cream to your recipes, you might want to consider investing in a larger container. Luckily, this 500 g jar of organic creamed coconut oil by The Groovy Food Company is a brilliant buy.

Made from 100% natural, organic coconut meat, it's pulverised into a rich creamy paste that's perfect for curries, cakes, shakes, and sauces. Bigger than the serving in a tin, it can be kept in the cupboard — allowing you to add a spoonful here and there!

Thai Taste creates authentic Thai products made from fresh ingredients, and their Coconut Milk pouch is great in both sweet and savoury dishes. Made from 60% real coconut extract, the only other ingredients are water and guar gum, which is not bad as coconut milks go.

If you're tired of canned coconut milk splitting, this pouch is an excellent solution! Plus, the smaller quantity means less goes to waste if you're cooking just for yourself. Made from high-quality coconut, it has a lusciously creamy consistency too.

As "basics" ranges go, Essential Waitrose products are good quality, affordable, and often better than some name-branded items. Their Coconut Cream is a great example of this, and being a 160 ml can, it may be a more convenient choice when cooking for one.

Rich and creamy, it makes a tasty addition to various types of cuisine, and can be useful to have in your pantry. However, alongside the 68% coconut extract, it has various stabilisers and emulsifiers, which seemed pretty unnecessary for this recipe.

Made in Thailand, this Coconut Milk by Thai Taste is great for balancing heat, adding a mild and sweet flavour to Asian dishes. Rich and silky, it works particularly well in a classic Thai green curry.

This coconut milk tastes creamy and smooth, with a high percentage of actual coconut flesh. That said, it also contains some additives, which was a little puzzling considering that the product description claims that it's free from artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. 

Kingfisher has been around for more than 40 years, providing Asian-inspired ingredients in the UK. It's likely that you've already come across their range, but their Rich & Creamy Coconut Milk has to be our favourite Kingfisher pick, bringing an authentic taste to curries, oriental soups, and desserts.

It is the most expensive coconut milk on our list in terms of quantity, and it does contain 70% coconut extract. Although, we were surprised to learn that it also includes two different stabilisers and Polysorbate 60 as an emulsifier - which isn't ideal.

The most budget-friendly option on this list, Island Sun's Coconut Milk makes for a cheap and cheerful addition to your kitchen cupboard. Made in Thailand, this coconut milk is specifically made to be used in traditional Asian and African recipes.

Containing 25% coconut extract, from the grated pulp of mature coconuts, it makes a decent addition to morning porridge or Thai curry. However, it mainly consists of water, stabilisers, and emulsifiers and is therefore, more watery than creamy.