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, and availability of this coconut product varies, depending on the region where one is shopping. If desiccated coconut is not available, regular dried coconut can be used as a replacement, although dried content tends to have higher moisture content, despite the "dried" in the name.
One of the most common forms of desiccated coconut is an unsweetened, very powdery product which 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. Many producers also make sweetened versions. The label should clearly specify whether or not the coconut has been sweetened.
Desiccated Coconut Powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa. It finds extensive use in confectioneries, puddings and many other food preparations as a substitute to raw grated coconut.
Specifications for Desiccated Coconut:
- Moisture : 3% max
- FFA (Free fatty acid as lauric) : 0.5% max
- 2 types: High fat: 62% min, Low Fat: 32-34%
- Size: Fine: 1-3mm, medium grade: 3-5mm
- Color: Natural white color of coconut.
- Free from Salmonella and Ecoli.
- Packing : 50/25/10 kgs or 7 kgs 9 kgs on PP bag.
- Minimum Order Size and Packgaing details: 14Mt/cont 20ft
- Product: Desiccated Coconut - Medium Grade, High Fat 63%
- Origin: Vietnam
- Packaging: 25kg PP bags
- Quantity: 12 MT (1 x 20ft container)
- Unit price: 2.82 USD/kg (FOB Ho Chi Minh)
- Payment: L/C at sight or T/T (30% deposit, 70% against copy of B/L)
- Production time: 7 - 10 days
- Transit time: ~18 days
- Samples: 500g or 1kg sample available upon request (please provide your full address and postal code so we can check shipping cost)
