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Maggi Coconut Milk Powder

Name: Maggi Coconut Milk Powder
Brand: Maggi

Use in moderation Not on SafeShelf

NOVA 4high saturated fatultra-processedcontains dairycooking ingredientno artificial colourslactose-freeinfant-safegluten-freediabetic-safepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

6 g

Pack

100 g

Ingredients

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 3 ingredients shown

Caution3 of 4 ingredients

Coconut milk solidsCaution

MaltodextrinCaution

Stabilizer (339(iii))Caution

Cleared 1▾

Sodium caseinate (Milk protein)Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

3/4

claims fully supported

“Made from coconuts”true

Coconut milk solids constitute 78.6% of the product and are the primary ingredient; the claim is accurate.

“Just add warm water”true

Directions for use explicitly state: 'Thick Milk: Add 3 tbsp to 1 cup warm water. Thin Milk: Add 1 tbsp to 1 cup warm water.' This is confirmed.

“Good Food, Good Life”unverified

This is a Nestlé corporate marketing tagline with no measurable nutritional or safety criterion attached; it cannot be verified or falsified against product data.

“Let's Create Fish Curry, Thai Curry, Stews and more...”true

The label includes a full Kerala Fish Curry recipe using this product, and the product is functionally suited as a cooking ingredient for such dishes. This is a usage suggestion rather than a factual product claim.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

High coconut milk solids content (78.6%) as primary ingredient
No artificial colours or artificial flavours declared
No added sugar beyond trace naturally occurring sugars
FSSAI licensed; manufactured in a regulated facility
Very low sodium per serving at declared serving size

Working against

Extremely high saturated fat — 51.7 g per 100 g dry powder
Contains sodium caseinate (milk protein) — not dairy-free
Maltodextrin raises glycaemic index concern for diabetics
E339(iii) trisodium phosphate additive; phosphate load concern for kidney patients
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) despite a whole-food positioning
Per-serving nutrition on label understates fat/calorie density of powder

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — Coconut milk solids deliver ~51.7 g saturated fat per 100 g powder, and inorganic phosphate additives (E339iii) have been linked to vascular calcification and cardiorenal risk, making frequent or high-quantity use inadvisable for those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

Kidney Disease — E339(iii) trisodium phosphate is an inorganic phosphate additive for which EFSA's ADI explicitly does not apply to individuals with moderate-to-severe CKD; high phosphate intake accelerates disease progression, raises hyperkalemia risk, and stimulates parathyroid hormone.

Infants — Coconut milk powder must not substitute breast milk or infant formula (inadequate nutritional profile); sodium caseinate requires avoidance in CMPA infants; and E339(iii) phosphate exposure exceeds EFSA's group ADI for infants even at mean dietary intake levels.

Children — Maltodextrin contributes to rapid glycaemic fluctuations associated with childhood metabolic risk, and E339(iii) phosphate exposure estimates exceed EFSA's group ADI for toddlers and children at mean intake levels.

Diabetes — Maltodextrin carries a glycaemic index of 85–136 (exceeding table sugar), causing rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes that are difficult for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to manage.

Other — Sodium caseinate is derived from casein, a principal milk allergen; individuals with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) must strictly avoid this product despite its coconut-forward branding, as it contains confirmed milk protein.

Hypertension — Sodium caseinate contributes dietary sodium, and E339(iii)'s high potassium content may interact with potassium-restricted dietary regimens sometimes prescribed alongside hypertension management, particularly in patients with concurrent renal impairment.

Ibs — The very high fat content of coconut milk powder can exacerbate diarrhoea and cramping in IBS, while maltodextrin may alter gut microbiome composition and worsen gastrointestinal symptoms in susceptible individuals.

Ibd — Maltodextrin may promote gut mucosal inflammation and facilitate colonisation by adherent-invasive E. coli, potentially worsening Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Gluten Intolerance — Maltodextrin's botanical source is not declared on this label; if wheat-derived, residual wheat protein may be present at trace levels, requiring verification by individuals with coeliac disease.

Nut Allergy — Individuals with a documented coconut or tree-nut allergy may experience allergic reactions to coconut milk powder and should avoid this product entirely.

The full analysis

Home cooks buying this as a quick coconut milk substitute will find it convenient and mostly straightforward, but the label nutrition panel requires careful interpretation: the figures printed (39 kcal, 3.8 g fat per serve) are per 6 g tablespoon serving, while the per-100 g dry powder values reveal a very high-fat product — 62.8 g total fat and 51.7 g saturated fat per 100 g powder (nearly 82% of fat is saturated). Beyond the coconut milk itself, the product contains maltodextrin (a high-GI starch derivative), sodium caseinate (a dairy protein isolate that makes the product unsuitable for milk-allergic consumers despite a 'coconut' positioning), and trisodium phosphate (E339iii), placing it firmly in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed tier. The most useful thing to know: this is not a dairy-free product — it contains milk protein, which must be considered by anyone avoiding dairy.

FSSAI licence

10012011000167

Manufacturer

Nestlé Lanka PLC.

Importer

Nestlé India Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched