Are you wondering what Coconut Aminos is? How healthy is it for you? Where to purchase, and how to cook with it? If yes, you are in the right place! Find all of the answers you are looking for from a trusted health expert.
What is Coconut Aminos?
Coconut aminos is a seasoning sauce that is made from fermented coconut palm sap, and then blended with sea salt. Interestingly enough, it tastes nothing like coconut! The flavor profile is somewhat similar to soy sauce, though less salty and with a hint of sweetness.
Is Coconut Aminos Healthy?
Like coconut oil, coconut aminos is gaining popularity, and is being touted as a health food by many influencers. Some claim that the product may decrease cholesterol, decrease the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer, and promote weight loss. There is no scientific evidence that reveals any of these to be true.
This flavorful sauce is marketed as coconut "aminos" because fresh coconut palm sap contains 17 amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks that make protein, and unfortunately not many of those amino acids make it to the final product. In fact, if you take a peek at the nutrition label you will see that there are 0 grams of protein per serving.
So just what are the health benefits of coconut aminos? None, really. However, it is free of gluten and soy which makes it a great alternative to soy sauce for those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or a soy allergy. You might also choose to use coconut aminos because it contains 67% less sodium than soy sauce. Derived from a sap, one would think that coconut aminos would be high in sugar, however there is only 1 gram of carbohydrate and 5 calories per teaspoon.
Where Can You Purchase Coconut Aminos?
You can purchase coconut aminos at just about any grocery store, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, and Walmart. It is a bit more expensive than soy sauce, costing about 50% more on average.
How to Use Coconut Aminos?
Do you love to get creative in the kitchen? Coconut aminos can add some fantastic flavor to your cooking in a number of ways. Once opened, store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Have you used coconut aminos? What do you think? Leave a comment below. I love to hear from my readers! Looking for a recipe that uses coconut aminos? Be sure to check out my Pineapple Chicken!
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