A colleague of mine is on a vegan kick. She tells me about
her latest meat-, dairy-, and egg-free adventures and recipes. The creation and
innovation that goes into making some vegan foods amazes me. Although I am not
a vegan, I do appreciate the lifestyle and oftentimes find myself eating
without any animal products at all. From time to time we, my colleague and I,
share vegan treats. To get in the holiday spirit, I bought a nut milk, So Delicious Mint Chocolate Coconut Milk, that was sworn to
taste like liquid peppermint patties. The selection of So Delicous products were on sale at the time, and, in
addition to the coconut health benefits of fewer calories and fat, it seemed
like the perfect nondairy treat for Christmastime. The name sounds impressive,
but how did the So Delicious Mint Chocolate Coconut Milk do in the Sans Soy
test?
Quality: The milk is thick and even has a beautiful, creamy
brown color. Initially, I did not adequately shake up the beverage before pouring
which led to a translucent khaki-colored liquid to dispense. However, I
shook the carton with more vigor and all clear liquid disappeared. When I sniffed
the milk, I scented a peppermint explosion—the smell
was strong! I was unsure of what to expect about the texture of the coconut
milk, however the liquid was smooth as silk.
Taste: Peppermint is a powerful component of the coconut
milk’s taste, quickly followed by chocolate. The two flavors work well
together, creating a harmony without overpowering the other. Added sugars made
the milk to be saccharine and syrupy on its own, most likely due to the use of
stevia. Yet, the sweetness was excellent when combined with some coffee to make
a holiday twist on the traditional mocha drink.
Price: The mint chocolate coconut milk is available in the
size of one quart. On sale at my
local Whole Foods Market, I paid $2.99 for one carton.
Overall grade: B. The flavored coconut milk did not hit the
ball out of the park in my book, but this is due to personal taste bud
opinions. The texture was not bad, but not outstanding, either. I recommend giving the bad boy a hardy
shake prior to each use. Once opened, the milk turns sour in seven to ten days.
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