Substituts de lait liquides à l'huile d'acide laurique : combien de grammes dans une cuillère ?

Questions fréquentes

Why does this milk substitute have the same density as regular whole milk?

Lauric acid oil has a density (~0.92 g/ml) nearly identical to butterfat (~0.91 g/ml), and the substitution is made at the same fat percentage. Since the nonfat milk solids, lactose, and water content remain unchanged, the overall density stays at 1.031 g/ml. A cup weighs 244 g regardless of whether the fat comes from dairy or coconut oil.

Does coconut-oil-based milk substitute taste like coconut?

Generally no, because the lauric acid oil used is refined and deodorized, stripping away the volatile compounds responsible for coconut flavor. The taste is closer to conventional milk with a slightly different fat mouthfeel. However, some brands may retain a faint coconut note, particularly in unheated applications like cereal or coffee.

Can this substitute be heated and used in cooking the same way as dairy milk?

Yes for most applications. It behaves identically to whole milk in sauces, soups, and baked goods because the protein and carbohydrate matrix is dairy-derived. The one exception is recipes that depend on butterfat flavor specifically, such as butter sauces or certain custards, where the different fat source may be noticeable.