Tag: santan
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Is Santan High in Cholesterol? Coconut Milk Health Insights
What is santan and why the concern? Santan, or coconut milk, is a creamy liquid extracted from grated coconut flesh. It’s a staple in Malaysian and Southeast Asian cooking, lending rich flavor to iconic dishes like rendang, laksa, and curries. For years, diners have wondered whether santan affects cholesterol levels, given its association with saturated…
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QuickCheck: Is Santan High in Cholesterol? Debunking Coconut Milk Myths
Understanding santan and cholesterol Santan, known in Malaysia as coconut milk, is a staple in many beloved dishes like rendang and laksa. A common concern among diners is whether santan raises cholesterol levels. The short answer is: santan itself does not contain cholesterol, because cholesterol is found only in animal products. Coconut milk is plant-based,…
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QuickCheck: Is Santan High in Cholesterol? Separating Fact from Folklore
Does santan contain cholesterol? Many people assume that coconut milk, known locally in Malaysia as santan, is high in cholesterol because it comes from coconuts and has a rich, creamy texture. The truth is more nuanced. Santan itself is a plant-based product and contains no cholesterol. Cholesterol is only found in animal-derived foods. So, in…