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is the can bpa free

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http://bpafreecannedfood.wordpress.com/bpa-free-canned-food-brands/Native Forest (Edward & Sons)Updated on April 10, 2012I've heard all of Native Forest Brand`s canned foods are BPA free. I guess they (all bloggers out there) meant most of them are BPA Free! Anyway, thank you, Native Forest for listing all your BPA free products for me!"Thank you for contacting Edward & Sons Trading Company with your question about BPA and metal cans. Please know that food safety is as important to us as it is to you and your family. Metal food and beverage cans have a thin coating on the interior of the can surface, which protects from corrosion of the can and contamination of contents by dissolved metals (UK FSA, 2002). Our research indicates that BPA is currently present in most linings of tin cans, jar lids, and other types of packaging. Some consumers fear that BPA injestion may disrupt normal hormone functions and FDA has specified a very low level of permissible BPA migration.Please be assured that only reputable packaging manufacturers who comply with all government standards supply our cans. However, some customers have told us that government standards are not sufficient to calm their fears. For an informative and unbiased review of the issue, please see:http://stats.org/stories/2008/why_journ_failing_plastics_may6_08.htmlWe at Edward & Sons are mindful of customer concerns and continually work to advance packaging improvements. We direct our packing facilities to select cans with no detectable levels of BPA. While some packaging suppliers offer what they describe as BPA-free cans, we perform independent tests to validate their claims. As of 12/31/2011, all of our can linings have been tested by a licensed, domestic third party laboratory for Bisphenol A (BPA) using a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method. The following cans showed "no BPA detected" when tested via HPLC Method. The limit of detection (LOD) for BPA with this analysis is 0.2 parts per million (ppm).Organic Coconut Milk (Classic and Light)Organic Pineapple (all varieties)Organic Tropical Fruits (Mango, Papaya Chunks and Tropical Fruit Salad)Organic Mandarin OrangesOrganic PeachesOrganic Asian PearsOrganic MangosteenOrganic RambutanOrganic Peach & Apricot MedleyOrganic Grapefruit SegmentsOrganic Bamboo ShootsOrganic Baby CornGreen Asparagus Cuts & TipsOrganic Hearts of PalmNatural Artichoke HeartsThe list above is derived from independent BPA testing of cans selected at random from our inventory. We are reporting accurate andspecific test results and do not make any additional warrants or claims, except our pledge that all products comply with applicable FDA regulations. Packaging evaluation and improvement is a work in progress and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support.

Question 2

Has anyone made whipped cream with the solid part at the top?

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I have definitely made whipped cream using the simple coconut milk a few times. You have to keep it in the fridge overnight (though I find that cans separate often in my cupboards as long as it isn’t summer).

Question 3

Has anyone else seen a thin layer of gray film at the bottom of the Native Forest Coconut Milk cans?

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I've seen this a few times. I believe it's because they do not add any sodium nitrite, which is used in many prepared and frozen foods to keep them from darkening. The cheap brands of coconut milk in Asian stores DO contain sodium nitrite. I used to buy them, but got headaches from it. I am a faithful and loyal Native Forest user now.

Question 4

Is this packaging BPA free (like the native forest classic coconut milk)?

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The company has a more recent (7/18/16) update that does include the Simple version as BPA-free. http://www.edwardandsons.com/info_bpa.itml

Product Dimensions	7.62 x 7.62 x 11.43 cm; 4.78 kg
Item model number	156EE
Allergen Information	Dairy
Weight	12.5 Pounds
Units	1.00 count
Brand	Native Forest
Format	Liquid
Manufacturer	Edward & Sons

Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk – Canned Coconut Milk, No Guar Gum, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic – Simple, 13.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

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