Desiccated Coconut Powder

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild sweet taste.

Usage Tips

Desiccated coconut powder can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes.
It can be used to make coconut chutneys, in cakes,cookies,curries and fritters.
It can be added to breakfast cereals.

Description

Desiccated coconut powder is a coconut meat that has been grated and dried. It is finely grated coconut which is obtained by drying coconut kernels. Desiccated coconut powder is used as a substitute to raw grated coconut.

Health benefits

Desiccated coconut powder has dietary fibre.⁽¹⁾
It is beneficial for those who are gluten-intolerant because it is gluten-free.⁽¹⁾
It is low in calories, carbs and fats which is beneficial to lose weight.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to balance blood sugar levels.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for desiccated coconut powder which is white in colour and free from yellow speckles. It should have good and sweet aroma of coconut.

Resource & Links

(1) http://www.iyyafood.com/products/desiccated-coconut.html

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