{"product_id":"coco-lopez-cream-of-coconut","title":"Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCoco Lopez Cream of Coconut is the sweetened coconut cream that made the first piña colada in 1954, and it has been the reference point for the drink ever since. Made from the meat of sun ripened Caribbean coconuts blended with cane sugar, it pours thick and sweet, doing the work of both coconut and sweetener in one ingredient. Sold by the case of 24 cans, available in bulk and wholesale quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"full_description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCream of coconut is a sweetened product, which is what separates it from the unsweetened coconut cream and coconut milk sitting next to it on the shelf. Coco Lopez is the original, and for most bars and kitchens it is the standard the others get measured against. Emulsifiers and stabilizers hold the coconut fat in suspension so the texture stays smooth and spoonable rather than splitting into fat and water, which is what makes it behave predictably in a blender and in a batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe color runs slightly off white and the flavor is intensely coconut and openly sweet, closer to a dessert ingredient than a dairy substitute. The body is thick enough to spoon and pours slowly at room temperature. Because the sugar is already in it, recipes built around Coco Lopez usually need less added sweetener than the same formula built on unsweetened coconut cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar and Kitchen Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bar is where most cases go, but it earns shelf space on the pastry side too:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePiña coladas, Painkillers, Blue Hawaiians, and frozen daiquiris\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBatched frozen drinks and blended cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmoothies and shakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCoconut cream pie, mousse, and cake fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIce cream, sorbet, and frozen dessert bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSweet and savory sauces, dips, and dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBars running high volume often thin it with a little water and hold it in squeeze bottles, which keeps service moving during a rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKosher certified under the Orthodox Union. Contains coconut, which is declared as a tree nut on US allergen labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eShake the can well before opening and use at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening. Natural coconut congeals when cold, so a chilled can will look solid or separated until it warms back up and gets stirred, which is normal rather than a sign the product has turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk and Wholesale Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis item ships as a case of 24 cans. Bars, hotels, and production kitchens can order in bulk at wholesale by the case or by the pallet, with quantity pricing available on larger orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCoco Lopez is the name that created the category. The cream was developed in Puerto Rico and became the base of the island's signature drink, and decades later most piña colada recipes still call for it by name rather than by description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eItem Number: D-33020\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSweetened cream of coconut made from Caribbean coconuts and cane sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe original piña colada ingredient, in use since 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThick, spoonable texture with intense coconut flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWorks across frozen drinks, smoothies, desserts, and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eKosher certified under the Orthodox Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCase of 24 cans, available in bulk and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"COCO LOPEZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45330014929078,"sku":"D-33020","price":79.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1115\/1664\/files\/CreamofCoconut24cans.png?v=1786038414","url":"https:\/\/www.bakersauthority.com\/products\/coco-lopez-cream-of-coconut","provider":"Bakers Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}