| Q
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What
is the cholesterol content of coconut milk? |
| A
: |
Coconut
milk has no cholesterol. Only fats from human or animals
have cholesterol. Plants including coconuts do not have
cholesterol. M&S Coconut Milk is certified to be cholesterol -
free by independent labs. |
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| Q
: |
What
is UHT process ? |
| A
: |
The
basis of this process is to sterilize the product from
harmful pathogenic and product spoilage microorganisms
before aseptically filled into packets. |
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|
| Q
: |
How
is that achieved ? |
| A
: |
The
product is processed using temperatures exceeding 135º C
in a continuous flow operation for a short holding period
of 2 - 5 seconds. |
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| Q
: |
Is
the product the same after this treatment ? |
| A
: |
The
short holding period is sufficient enough to eliminate
the harmful microorganism but does not "overcook" the product.
It will not alter the product's texture or its original
taste and is able to maintain most of its nutrients.
This also known as "Commercial Sterilization". |
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| Q
: |
How
long can the product be kept ? |
| A
: |
The
product has a long shelf life of up to 16 months from
production date. |
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| Q
: |
How
is that possible ? |
| A
: |
The
sterilized product is filled into pre-sterilized
packages in an aseptic environment and ultrasonically
sealed ensuring zero contact with the external
environment. Therefore, there is also no contamination from outside
allowing the product to stay fresh for a long period. |
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| Q
: |
Is
preservatives being used ? |
| A
: |
No
preservatives are required when the product is processed
via UHT & Aseptic packing process. |
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