You suffer from a histamine intolerance and can't tolerate soy or soy sauce? You therefore avoid Asian cooking?

However, this does not have to be the case. Today we present you a delicious, well-tolerated alternative to soy sauce, so that you can create and enjoy Asian dishes again despite your restrictions.

What are Coco Aminos?

Coco Aminos, also called coconut or coconut aminos, is a salty, spicy seasoning sauce. It is made from the sap of the coconut palm and sea salt and has the color and consistency of a light soy sauce.

It is not as rich as traditional soy sauce and has a milder, sweeter taste. Yet, surprisingly, it does not taste like coconut and therefore goes well with a lot of rice and salad and other vegetable dishes. In addition, it is also very suitable for refining sauces.

Coco Aminos provide a healthy gluten and wheat-free alternative to soy sauce, which is especially suitable for people with soy allergies or food intolerances.

 

Are Coco Aminos healthy?

Although it can be a good option for people with certain dietary restrictions, Coco Aminos is not a great source of nutrients.

On many popular websites, coconut aminos are credited with a wide range of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, managing blood sugar and promoting weight loss. However, the research supporting these claims is still very limited. [1]

Many of the health claims are based on the fact that raw coconut and coconut palm contain several nutrients known to have a positive impact on health. [1]

Some of the nutrients found in coconut palm are potassium (needed to maintain nerve and muscle function), zinc (strengthens cell growth and wound healing), magnesium strengthens muscles, nerves, and heart), and antioxidant and polyphenolic compounds (used for cell protection against external bacterial action).

However, the amino acids in coconut are a fermented form of coconut juice and may not have the same nutritional profile as in its fresh form.

At this time, there is no scientific research on cocoamino acids and their potential effects on human health.

 

Where can you find Coco Aminos?

There are many Coco Aminos on the market. But watch out! Although each product is soy-, wheat- and gluten-free, not every product is low in histamine.

Products made from the fermented sap of the coconut palm are not well tolerated by people with histamine intolerance. For this reason, you should use products that are made without fermentation.

Here is an example product that does not use fermentation. Big Tree Farms' Coco Aminos Seasoning Sauce is not fermented, making it an ideal low-histamine alternative. This product also contains less salt than other sauces, and adds an exotic fruity-spicy flavor to your dish.

Big Tree Farms - Coco Aminos seasoning sauce

Tip:

Although coconut amino acids contain significantly less salt than soy sauces, it should still be used sparingly to prevent excessive sodium intake.

References:

[1] Lima, E. B., Sousa, C. N., Meneses,L. N., Ximenes, N. C., Santos Júnior, M. A., Vasconcelos, G. S., Lima, N. B.,Patrocínio, M. C., Macedo, D., & Vasconcelos, S. M. (2015). Cocos nucifera(L.) (Arecaceae): a phytochemical and pharmacological review. Brazilian journalof medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas ebiologicas, 48(11), 953-964.https://doi.org/10.1590/1414-431X20154773




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