Desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is a type of dried coconut that comes from the white flesh of mature coconuts. This ingredient is derived from the coconut fruit, which grows on coconut palm trees in tropical regions. The coconut flesh is shredded or grated, then dried to remove moisture, resulting in desiccated coconut.

To make desiccated coconut, the white flesh of the coconut is first removed from the hard outer shell and washed to remove any impurities. It is then grated or shredded into fine pieces before being dried to reduce its moisture content. This drying process can be done through various methods such as sun drying or using specialized equipment to dehydrate the coconut.

Desiccated coconut is commonly used in baking, desserts, curries, and granola for its sweet and nutty flavour. It adds a pleasant tropical taste and a chewy texture to foods like coconut macaroons, coconut cakes, and coconut curry dishes. It is also a popular topping for yoghurt, oatmeal, and smoothie bowls, enhancing both the taste and texture of the dish. Due to its long shelf life and versatility, desiccated coconut is a staple ingredient in many kitchens and can often be found in products like cereal bars, cookies, and trail mixes.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Desiccated coconut

Bounty Bounty Dark
Bounty Bounty Milk Chocolate Bar
Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells
Elizabeth Shaw Coconut & Hazelnut Biscuits
Jordans Country Crisp with Delicious Chocolate & Hazelnut
Fox's Fabulous Half Coated Milk Chocolate Cookies
Tilda Microwave Coconut Basmati Rice
Sainsbury's Pineapple & Coconut Yogurt, Taste the Difference
Uncle Ben's Rice Time Microwave Korma
Fox's Rocky Chocolate Bars

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Sharwood's Tikka Masala Medium Curry Cooking Sauce
Sharwood's Vegan Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce
Asda Vegetarian Katsu Curry Melts