Desiccated coconut, or dried coconut, comes from the interior flesh of a coconut. The flesh is grated and then dried at high temperatures to give it a longer shelf life than the fresh form. Our desiccated coconut is made from high-grade coconuts with no colorants or additives.
Desiccated coconut can be used as an ingredient in savory and sweet recipes both to impart a coconut flavor and texture and as a topping or coating. Desserts can be emphasized with the use of sweetened desiccated coconut. It can be stirred into cakes, pies, and cookies for a hint of tropical flavor.