Question regarding the Creamed Coconut...

Do I prepare it first with water and then strain it or just chuck a 100gram lump into the pan and mix with the base?

Sorry to resurrect this topic but every base Ive made (SNS, darth and Safron as well as others numerous times) has been bitter. I have a stainless steel Karachi, wooden spoon so its not metal.

I suffer from Extreme Hypertension (High blood pressure) so adding loads of salt is out the question. Any salt I use is 'Low Salt' variety. Could this be the cause?

Could it be the fluoride in our water up here in the north?

If so what can I do to sweeten and remove the bitterness other than salt?

Some people mention cooking for longer. Has anyone tried it in a slow cooker for say 8 to 10 hours?

OK Ive just read the whole thread. Seems to me the key is cooking it long enough. Im gona try doing it in my slow cooker. 10 hours on low. It wont loose liquid this way so should not end up too thick.