This study reveals that application of ESL contained mainly of unsaturated lysophospholipids in coconut oil-in-water emul- sions and coconut milk emulsions reduced emulsion destabili- zation during freeze thawing. The pres- ence of ESL in coconut oil-in-water emulsions was suggested to prevent partial coalescence between oil droplets during freeze thawing and limit droplet flocculation. When applying ESL in coconut milk emul- sions, ESL partially displaced and possibly complexed with interfacial coconut proteins, degrees of partial coalescence, flocculation, and coalescence in coconut milk emulsionssubstantially reduced.ESL was suggested as one of alternative food-safe emulsifiers to be used in coconut oil emulsion products to improve both freeze thawing. Quality of food products with coconut milks as ingredient such as Asian curry, dessert, and ready-to-eat meals could be enhanced by addition of ESL.