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Coconut Powder

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Coconut powder has a very subtle taste and smell of coconut, but it's mild enough to blend with other flavors without overpowering them.

Usage Tips

  1. Coconut powder can be used in a variety of recipes, both sweet and savory.
  2. It can be substituted with other flours while making breads, pancakes, cookies, muffins or other baked goods.
  3. It can also be used in thickening soups and stews.

Common names and forms

  1. Coconut oil Powder
  2. Coconut Powder
  3. Dry Coconut Powder

Description

Coconut powder refers to several coconut based food products like dehydrated coconut milk, coconut flour or finely shredded coconut meat. These products are used in different ways in various recipes. It is used in many South Asian, Asian and Middle Eastern cusines.

Health benefits

  • Coconut powder helps in keeping blood sugar stable as it is packed with fiber.(1)
  • It may promotes healthy digestion.(1)
  • It also improves heart health by reducing blood cholestrol levels.(1)
  • Coconut powder is rich in lauric acid which may kills harmful viruses and bacteria.(1)

Selection Guide

Check whether the powder is pure without any impurities or additive also check the expiry date.

Note

Coconut powder have a large amount of salicylates which causes gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms in salicylate intolerant people.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coconut-flour#benefits

(2) https://www.nutritionadvance.com/coconut-flour-nutrition-benefits/

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