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Shredded Coconut is made from the white flesh of mature coconuts, carefully dried and ground into fine, flavorful pieces. With its naturally sweet, nutty taste and light, chewy texture, it’s a popular ingredient for baking, cooking, and decorating desserts.
This versatile pantry staple can be sprinkled on cakes, cookies, and pastries, used as a filling or coating for confections, or added to savory dishes for a tropical twist. Convenient and shelf-stable, shredded coconut is an easy way to bring rich flavor and texture to a wide variety of recipes.
Some research suggests that Coconut may contain the following constituents:
- Fatty Acid Content: Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Stearic Acid
- Phospholipids: Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine, Lysophosphatidylcholine, Lysophosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidic acid
- Tocopherols
- Sterols: B-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Avenasterol Campesterol, Stigmasterol Brassicasterol
- Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin E (Alpha), Vitamin K
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Suggested Uses: Add to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream, salads, trail mix, or your favorite desserts.
Miscellaneous Facts about our Raw Organic Shredded Coconut
Ingredients: Raw Organic Shredded Coconut.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
Parts Used: Raw Coconut Meat.
Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
Other Names: coconut palm, iru, Niu, Nizok, Coco
Origin: Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
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