What is Desiccated Coconut?

Desiccated coconut is coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked and then dried to remove as much moisture as possible. There are a number of different styles of desiccated coconut used
around the world.

One of the most common forms of desiccated coconut is an unsweetened, very powdery productwhich is produced by drying shredded coconut and then grinding the shreds. It is also possible to find coarser desiccated coconut, such as desiccated shreds and even flakes of coconut. In majority of the desiccated coconut brands, the final water content is below 5 percent (average 3 percent). This makes desiccated coconut an ideal culinary ingredient that can be stored for several years without altering its taste.

The best tasting desiccated coconut recipes are cakes, smoothies and ice creams. It is also used to garnish savoury, spicy fish and meat dishes. When used in baking, it provides a nutty and coconut flavor to the recipe. Most culinary experts add this product to give texture to sweet treats and chocolates. In decorating cakes and cupcakes, you can sprinkle desiccated coconut flakes in the sides and top of the cakes.

Grades of Desiccated Coconut

There are different types of grade of Desiccated coconut. Our main grades comprise of the following:
DC – High Fat (65%)
Fine grade
Medium grade

DC- Reduced Fat (Less than 60%)
Fine Grade
Medium Grade

Packing and Storage of Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated Coconuts are packed in 25 Kg multi-ply kraft paper bags with inner sealed polythene to keep away from the atmosphere’s moisture. Desiccated Coconuts should be stored in cool and dry places and care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight and not to store with other strong odours.