Premium Coconut Cream. Direct from Indonesia.
Kara coconut cream from Sambu Group — processing 5 million coconuts daily across 3 factories in Sumatra. The world's largest integrated coconut company, now available direct to the East Coast.
Why “Monkey-Free” matters
Major Thai coconut brands — including Chaokoh and Aroy-D — have been implicated in using forced monkey labor. Walmart, Target, Costco, and 40,000+ stores worldwide have dropped these products. Kara is sourced from Indonesia, a country PETA confirms is completely free of monkey labor in coconut harvesting.
Certified Quality You Can Trust
No competitor matches this certification stack. Every box is backed by international food safety, ethical sourcing, and dietary compliance standards.
One Product. Two Uses. 50% Savings.
Kara coconut cream (24% fat) dilutes with water to make coconut milk — so you only need to stock one SKU instead of two.
Curries, stews, sauces, desserts, ice cream bases. Full 24% fat for rich, creamy results.
Soups, drinks, bubble tea, smoothies. Same quality as buying coconut milk — at half the cost per liter.
Light curries, beverages, cereal. One liter of cream makes three liters of light coconut milk.
Why restaurants buy cream instead of milk
- One SKU replaces three products (cream, milk, light milk)
- Less warehouse space — 45 cases vs 135 cases equivalent
- 18-month shelf life at room temperature
- No cold chain — ship and store ambient
- Consistent 24% fat — dilute to exact ratio you need
- Less packaging waste per serving
Product Specifications
1000ml UHT Tetra Pak. 18-month shelf life. No refrigeration needed. No preservatives, flavourings, or colourings.
Packaging Details
- Format
- 1000ml UHT Tetra Pak
- Packs per case
- 12
- Case dimensions
- 376 x 196 x 213 mm
- Net / Gross weight
- 12.0 / 12.8 kg
- Shelf life
- 18 months
- Storage
- Room temperature (until opened)
- Product barcode
- 8886303211006
- Case barcode
- 18886303211003
Product Attributes
- Fat content
- 24% ± 1%
- Processing
- UHT (Ultra High Temperature)
- Packaging
- Aseptic Tetra Pak
Free From
Ideal For
Curries & stews, soups, dips & dressings, marinades, drinks & smoothies, bubble tea, yoghurt bases, jellies, ice cream, and baking.
East Coast's Source for Kara
Both existing US Kara distributors are based in Southern California. That means 5-7 day transit times and cross-country freight costs for every East Coast buyer.
We're local to the East Coast corridor — delivering to NYC, Boston, DC, Atlanta, and Miami in 1-2 days. Faster delivery. Lower freight. Fresher stock.
- New York / New Jersey
- Washington DC / Virginia
- Boston / New England
- Atlanta / Southeast
- Miami / South Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kara coconut cream monkey-free?
Yes. Kara coconut cream is manufactured in Indonesia by Sambu Group. PETA has confirmed that Indonesia is completely free of monkey labor in coconut harvesting. The monkey labor issue is specific to Thailand.
What is the minimum order for Kara coconut cream?
The minimum order is 45 cases of the 1000ml UHT Tetra Pak (12 packs per case). That's 540 liters of coconut cream with an 18-month shelf life — no cold storage needed.
What certifications does Kara coconut cream have?
Kara holds Halal (MUI), Kosher (OK Kosher), Non-GMO Project Verified, FSSC 22000 Food Safety, Rainforest Alliance, SA 8000 Social Accountability, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certifications.
How fast is delivery to the East Coast?
We deliver to East Coast metros (NYC, Boston, DC, Atlanta, Miami) in 1-2 days. Both other US Kara distributors are based in Southern California with 5-7 day transit times to the East Coast.
What is the difference between coconut cream and coconut milk?
Coconut cream has a higher fat content (24%) compared to coconut milk (5-12%). The key advantage: you can dilute coconut cream with water to make coconut milk. Mix 1 part Kara coconut cream with 1 part water for full-fat coconut milk, or 1:2 for light coconut milk. Buy one product, use it two ways.
Can I dilute coconut cream to make coconut milk?
Yes — this is why restaurants buy Kara coconut cream instead of coconut milk. Mix 1:1 with water for full-fat coconut milk, 1:2 for light coconut milk, or use it undiluted as rich coconut cream. One SKU replaces three products, saves warehouse space, and cuts costs by up to 50% versus buying coconut milk separately.
What is the shelf life of Kara coconut cream?
Kara UHT coconut cream has an 18-month shelf life at room temperature. No refrigeration needed until opened. UHT (Ultra High Temperature) processing and aseptic Tetra Pak packaging ensure food safety without preservatives, flavourings, or colourings.
Ready to switch to monkey-free coconut cream?
Whether you need a single case or a pallet, we've got you covered. Competitive pricing, fast East Coast delivery, and the strongest certification stack in the market.