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Organic Coconut (Shredded and Dehydrated).
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Color may vary as this product contains no sulfites.
Ingredients
Organic Coconut (Shredded and Dehydrated).
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Please see our full disclaimer below.
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Product Description
Finely shredded for baking. 0 grams sugar; no sulfites or preservatives; 100% Natural. Contains 3 cups. USDA Organic. Certified Organic by QAI, USA. Vegan. Product of Sri Lanka.
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228 of 229 people found the following review helpful
By JW
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the best tasting shredded (= dessicated) coconut I have found anywhere in the USA. It is organic and sulfite free. This is the unsweetened, finely shredded, very small pieces of dessicated coconut which is used in South East Asia, Australia etc. This is not the same product as American style coconut, of which the most common type is Baker's sweetened angel flake coconut.
I like to buy finely shredded/dessicated coconut because I often bake Australian, British and European style cakes and cookies, which do not work well when made with flake coconut. I have also discovered that finely shredded coconut can be used to make your own coconut milk or coconut cream at home.
Flake coconut and dessicated coconut have a different taste and texture. A cup of sweetened angel flake coconut has about 2 tablespoons of sugar added to it, so it is very sweet compared to shredded/dessicated coconut, which has no added sugar at all. The shredded/dessicated coconut is drier and the pieces are very small compared to the flakes, so it has more surface area. Because of these two things, 8oz of dessicated coconut will absorb more liquid than 8oz of flake coconut. Some recipes will work quite well with either kind of coconut, but others will not, even if you compensate for the sugar and liquid. Its better, especially for baking, to use whatever the recipe originally calls for.
The coconut I received from Amazon tasted very fresh and had a good use by date. If you want to increase the shelf life of the coconut, throw the bags into the freezer or the refrigerator. They will keep there a year. Once a bag is opened, I always keep it in the refrigerator. I don't like buying this kind of coconut from health food stores, as it often comes in bulk bins and has been exposed to the air. Unsweetened organic coconut can get stale or even develop a rancid taste if it is stored open to the air. The sweetened flake coconut is much more stable because it contains preservatives and sugar.
If you are an Australian wanting to make things like lamingtons or coconut ice, you need to use dessicated/finely shredded cooconut. Flake coconut will not give the right results. Dessicated/finely shredded coconut is also excellent for replicating those little coconut macaroon cookies that you find in many Chinese buffet restaurants.
Shredded/dessicated coconut can be mixed with water to make your own coconut milk or coconut cream. I find this is useful because I rarely use more than 1/2 a can when I cook with coconut milk (curries, soups, laksa etc). Sometimes I only want a spoonful or two, to add a little flavor to a smoothie or a banana cake. I have tried making coconut milk from flake coconut, but for my taste, it was way too sweet and did not have a good texture.
To make coconut milk from dessicated coconut:
Method 1. Put equal parts of coconut and hot water by weight into a blender (eg 8oz coconut to 1 cup of hot water). Whizz in the blender for a minute or two. If desired, you can strain and press it through a cloth or a fine sieve when it has cooled down. This is not necessary for most recipes, unless you require a silky smooth texture for the end product. For a lighter coconut milk, use 8oz of coconut to one and a half cups of water, or you can use "lite" shredded coconut to start with.
Method 2.
Simmer equal parts by weight of coconut with hot water until froth appears. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let it sit until it cools down. If desired, you can strain it through a cloth bag or a very fine sieve, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
To make a thick coconut cream from dessicated coconut:
Use either method above, but use 4 parts of coconut to one part of water.
I thought the price from Amazon was excellent, especially for an organic product. At the time of purchase, it worked out at one dollar forty two cents per 8oz bag and in my case, shipping was free. I can't find organic dessicated coconut anywhere else at this price.
Overall I was very pleased with the taste, freshness, price and quality of this coconut. I don't think that I will have any problems using up the 12 packets in one year, especially as I won't be buying any cans of coconut milk.
I like to buy finely shredded/dessicated coconut because I often bake Australian, British and European style cakes and cookies, which do not work well when made with flake coconut. I have also discovered that finely shredded coconut can be used to make your own coconut milk or coconut cream at home.
Flake coconut and dessicated coconut have a different taste and texture. A cup of sweetened angel flake coconut has about 2 tablespoons of sugar added to it, so it is very sweet compared to shredded/dessicated coconut, which has no added sugar at all. The shredded/dessicated coconut is drier and the pieces are very small compared to the flakes, so it has more surface area. Because of these two things, 8oz of dessicated coconut will absorb more liquid than 8oz of flake coconut. Some recipes will work quite well with either kind of coconut, but others will not, even if you compensate for the sugar and liquid. Its better, especially for baking, to use whatever the recipe originally calls for.
The coconut I received from Amazon tasted very fresh and had a good use by date. If you want to increase the shelf life of the coconut, throw the bags into the freezer or the refrigerator. They will keep there a year. Once a bag is opened, I always keep it in the refrigerator. I don't like buying this kind of coconut from health food stores, as it often comes in bulk bins and has been exposed to the air. Unsweetened organic coconut can get stale or even develop a rancid taste if it is stored open to the air. The sweetened flake coconut is much more stable because it contains preservatives and sugar.
If you are an Australian wanting to make things like lamingtons or coconut ice, you need to use dessicated/finely shredded cooconut. Flake coconut will not give the right results. Dessicated/finely shredded coconut is also excellent for replicating those little coconut macaroon cookies that you find in many Chinese buffet restaurants.
Shredded/dessicated coconut can be mixed with water to make your own coconut milk or coconut cream. I find this is useful because I rarely use more than 1/2 a can when I cook with coconut milk (curries, soups, laksa etc). Sometimes I only want a spoonful or two, to add a little flavor to a smoothie or a banana cake. I have tried making coconut milk from flake coconut, but for my taste, it was way too sweet and did not have a good texture.
To make coconut milk from dessicated coconut:
Method 1. Put equal parts of coconut and hot water by weight into a blender (eg 8oz coconut to 1 cup of hot water). Whizz in the blender for a minute or two. If desired, you can strain and press it through a cloth or a fine sieve when it has cooled down. This is not necessary for most recipes, unless you require a silky smooth texture for the end product. For a lighter coconut milk, use 8oz of coconut to one and a half cups of water, or you can use "lite" shredded coconut to start with.
Method 2.
Simmer equal parts by weight of coconut with hot water until froth appears. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let it sit until it cools down. If desired, you can strain it through a cloth bag or a very fine sieve, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
To make a thick coconut cream from dessicated coconut:
Use either method above, but use 4 parts of coconut to one part of water.
I thought the price from Amazon was excellent, especially for an organic product. At the time of purchase, it worked out at one dollar forty two cents per 8oz bag and in my case, shipping was free. I can't find organic dessicated coconut anywhere else at this price.
Overall I was very pleased with the taste, freshness, price and quality of this coconut. I don't think that I will have any problems using up the 12 packets in one year, especially as I won't be buying any cans of coconut milk.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Jan Depre
Amazon Verified Purchase
I use plenty of this product regularly when making ice cream, cookies, cakes etc... I find that this product has a sort of natural sweetness or flavor on its own. Because of this much less added sugar is needed in baked goodies and in some cases added sugar is eliminated. To obtain this, i use this organic unsweetened coconut in combination with organic whole milk.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Tony Wong
Amazon Verified Purchase
Essentially the price is 2.65/lb. This is a really good deal. I bought 24 of this earlier (to take advantage of free shipping) and I love it. It's full of the healthy saturated fat that the Weston A. Price Foundation praises. I go through each package in about 3 days, sometimes 2. I just sprinkle it on my meat and vegetables.
The product itself has a nice natural sweetness to it. It doesn't taste too much different from sweetened coconut. It's nice to finally purchase a quality functional food that's cheap.
The product itself has a nice natural sweetness to it. It doesn't taste too much different from sweetened coconut. It's nice to finally purchase a quality functional food that's cheap.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
good stuff
great, consistent high quality coconut. Very useful in baking and also for making great granola (just add it to oats, nuts, vanilla and maple syrup. yum!)
Published 9 hours ago by D. H. Richards
1.0 out of 5 stars
shredded coconut should be called coconut bits
I wanted shredded coconut to use in cookies and other recipes. The coconut was called finely shredded. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Zonda Woolley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this!
Great product, very yummy! Met my expectations. Very fine shreds, love the small packages. Good price as well. Would order again.
Published 1 month ago by Rhonda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific brand of organic, shredded, unsweetened coconut
I use this coconut daily in smoothies and non-dairy homemade ice cream. It tastes especially delicious in chocolate ice cream, which I make with Dagoba Organic Baking Chocolate. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate McMurry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Shredded Coconut
Because I am dairy free and make everything from scratch, I go through a lot of coconut! I've been ordering this product for quite a while to make coconut milk, coconut butter, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by AJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious, but I wish the desciprtion had said finely shredded
Lovely, organic coconut. It is very finely shredded, so make sure that's how you want it before you order. I was looking for larger shreds, but I will use this as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Audrey H. Kanet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tasty, great flavor
I made coconut butter this morning, took a while in my kitchen aide food pro, but it worked. Be patient if you try it. I highly recommend the product. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Product!
I was looking for an unsweetened coconut and came across this product. The fact that it is organic makes it even better! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for macaroons
Much better than sweetened coconut flakes for making macaroons. The texture is finer than regular flakes which allows them to soak up the egg white liquid, giving the macaroons a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this Coconut!
The coconut tastes great and is fresh and organic - I've used in so many recipes so far and am always pleased! Would recommend.
Published 2 months ago by DW
