You know a food is ready to hit the mainstream when Trader Joe’s releases it, and dairy-free whipped cream definitely deserves a turn in the spotlight. Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping is labeled as non-dairy, and it’s dairy-free and vegan by ingredients! I have included all of the product details below, and our tasting notes on this super-convenient whip.
Essential Details of Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping
- This is a spray can whipped topping, and it’s sold refrigerated. You can find it next to the milk beverages at Trader Joe’s stores in the U.S.
- As mentioned, it is free of dairy ingredients. It doesn’t contain caseinates or any other milk-based ingredients. It also appears to be free of soy and animal derived ingredients.
- The ingredients are Coconut Cream (coconut cream, water, xanthan gum), Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Mono- and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Nitrous Oxide (propellant).
- It is certified Kosher DE, which means it is probably made on equipment that produces other dairy-based products. This could indicate a higher risk for cross contamination even though there is no “may contain” on the package. As always, you should contact the manufacturer if potential cross-contamination with any allergen is a concern.
Tasting Notes for Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping
Before this week, I’d honestly never tried a spray whipped cream of any kind. So I don’t have anything to compare Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping to. However, Tony proclaimed “they did a good job.” He said it reminded him a lot of dairy whip from a spray can, but coconut-y.
I really liked the ease of use, the flawless application, and the very creamy consistency. I thought it had a nice smooth and rich consistency. It was also perfectly sweet without being overly sugary. However, I did think the aftertaste reflected the more processed ingredients. It tasted a little “chemical,” for lack of a better word, and had a somewhat waxy finish. But Tony clarified that it’s very similar to products like Reddi-Whip. And I did think it was a nice finish atop hot cocoa.
This whipped topping does a fairly good job of holding it’s shape, but it does slowly start to melt within a few minutes at warmer room temperatures. So I recommend spraying it on just before serving.
The Facts on Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping
Availability: Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping is sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s stores in the United States. Ironically, it’s made in Canada!
Certifications: Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping is Certified Kosher DE. See our Kosher Guide for more details on the different certifications.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Nonetheless, check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit your local Trader Joe’s store or contact them directly via their website at www.traderjoes.com.
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23 Comments
Hi everyone!
I purchased this product at Walmart in Marina, California by the original manufacturer by the name of Gay Lea Foods in: wait for it, CANADA! https://www.gaylea.com/ (This has to be the place Trader Joe’s gets it!!!)
It is DELICIOUS! The bad news is not all Walmarts are created equal, so make sure it has a FULL service supermarket or Superstore. I only get my hands on it when I visit the Monterey Peninsula as the one near me does not have, nor do health food or better supermarkets which is weird.
You do realize that this was only a seasonal item and hasn’t been in any Trader Joe’s since the 2017 holiday season?
They actually said it would be a permanent item, but they had a problem with the dispenser. They pulled them from the shelves and said it would be back this spring. I’m not ready to label it as discontinued – still holding out for the return 🙂
I just called one of my local TJ’s to ask and they said they are looking for a new supplier and they have no anticipated ship date when it will be available again. Can’t wait to try it but until then I may brave the DIY coconut whipped cream experiment with my KitchenAid! At least it won’t have all the added ingredients if I make it myself. It also might completely suck. Wish me luck! :o)
Thanks for the update Monica! Yes, I’m just sure it will come back – not marking this one as discontinued.
That said, I prefer homemade coconut cream – so much easier. Just make sure you get the thickest coconut cream like shown here -> https://www.godairyfree.org/news/what-is-coconut-milk – powdered sweetener to taste and a little vanilla. Just use a hand mixer. Whipping it longer doesn’t add volume (like dairy cream). What you see is what you get, and whipping longer can actually cause it to warm up and get runnier.
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Xanthan gum is made with corn sugar. If you’re allergic to corn, you could have issues with it.
Yes, in many cases it is. But as a heads up, xanthan gum isn’t always derived from corn, so it might work for you sometimes 🙂
Carrageenan is not an ingredient I’d recommend making a part of your daily diet…too much research shows why it’s not good for you. Just sharing so help others!
does it taste coconut-y? I don’t really like the coconut flavor, but I like certain coconut milks in things. thanks 🙂
Yes, both my husband and I thought the coconut was notable.
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The biggest problem I see with it is the hydrogenated oils that are masked in the ingredient list as mono and dyglicerides. In other words trans fat that they are allowed to put as 0 as long as it’s a half of a gram or less PER SERVING. I love Trader Joe’s, but it’s time they get the trans fats out of their foods. But for the one time for the holidays, it’s a better option for da Ru free people than reg whipped cream which also has trans fat in it.
I love that snowflake cup! Where did you get it?
Years ago as a gift!
Wow, I had no idea even though I frequent Trader Joe’s quite often! I can’t wait to try it. Their price is quite affordable compared to other similar non-dairy whipped toppings. Thank you for your review.
Happy to help!
Whole Foods released a coconut whip under their 365 label. I wonder how that is. This looks pretty good; I have a TJs near me so I have to try it.
Thanks Christine! I think they might be very similar, so I would consider trialing the TJ’s one first. I think Gay Lea is making the TJ’s one, and it’s possible they are making the Whole Foods one, too. I have to look at those ingredients still. Here is our full round-up to date of the whipped creams -> https://www.godairyfree.org/news/nutrition-headlines/how-to-find-or-make-dairy-free-and-vegan-whipped-cream
Wow!! It was just a matter of time before something like this hit the stores and perfect timing too with the holidays coming up. I noticed that it contains carrageenan, what are your thoughts about this controversial ingredient?
Hi Angie, it isn’t a topic that I’ve researched in depth. I don’t usually weigh in on things that I haven’t read up on enough.
Which TJ’s carry this?
I’m I. Washington State and cant find it yet.
Thanks!
Some people have said their local stores aren’t getting it in until December. So it could be up to a couple weeks! But it wasn’t obvious in my local TJ’s. It was next to the milk beverages in the refrigerated section. They should all be getting it in stock though.