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Dehydrated Coconuts

Also Known As : Dry coconut, Copra, Coconut Meat
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has mild coconut flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Dehydrated coconut can be added to cereals, smoothies and other baked goods.
  2. It can also be used in making coconut milk and for garnishing various dishes and desserts.

Common names and forms

  1. Dehydrated Raw Coconut

Description

Dehydrated Coconut is dry coconut in which the milk hardens as it matures. It is either dried under the sun or by hot air.

Health benefits

  • It is rich in dietary fibre.(1)
  • It prevents digestion problems.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the manufacturing date of dehydrated coconut and use-by date to make sure it is fresh and has not turned rancid.

Note

Excess consumption of dehydrated coconut can cause weight gain, high blood cholesterol levels and constipation.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-dehydrated-shredded-coconut-8278.html

(2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/403275-side-effects-of-eating-too-much-coconut/

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