Coconut Milk
Also listed as Canned Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Coconut milk is a rich liquid from grated coconut. Labels may say coconut milk or coconut cream.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in curries, desserts, and dairy-free drinks.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned coconut milk follows FDA canned-food rules. Coconut is labeled as a tree nut allergen in the US.
Here is what research has found.
Can integrity matters. Coconut is treated as a major tree-nut allergen for labeling purposes in the US.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains coconut (tree nut labeling). Discard bulging cans.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026