Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut is produced from fresh matured coconuts and is available in different cuts depending on how it is processed. Desiccated coconut is the shredded white meat of the coconut from which the moisture is extracted. It is available either as Macaroon or Fine, Medium, Fancy Shred, Flakes, and Chips. It is also available either as Toasted, Sweetened, or as Toasted Sweetened

Desiccated coconut in all forms is suitable for both sweet and savory dishes, but is used mainly in cakes, biscuits, and as chocolate filling. The longer strands like the Fancy Shred or the Flakes are usually used for garnishing and decorating.