Coconut milk powder

Coconut milk powder is a fine, white powder used in Southeast Asian and other cuisines. Coconut milk powder is manufactured through the spray drying process of raw unsweetened coconut cream and is reconstituted with water for use in recipes that call for coconut milk. Many commercially available coconut milk powders list milk or casein among their ingredients.^[1] Some coconut milk powder formulations may be unhealthy due to the addition of artificial ingredients, such as Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, or Trisodium Phosphate.^{[citation needed]} Maltodextrin consumption has been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. A 2012 study^[which?] suggests that maltodextrin can alter the composition of your gut bacteria, potentially increasing your susceptibility to illness. It may inhibit the growth of probiotics in the digestive system, which are essential for supporting immune function. Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate that offers little to no nutritional benefits. Consuming it in large quantities may contribute to obesity.^[2] Eating too many foods containing sodium phosphate additives can raise phosphate levels in the body to an unhealthy level. Studies have linked high levels of phosphate with conditions such as heart disease, decreased bone density, premature aging, kidney issues, cancer and even early death.^[3][4]

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