SHREDDED COCONUT RECIPE

Shredded Coconuts are typically thin slices of coconut, sometimes found in their dried state. Coconut can be shredded with fresh pieces when blended with a blender. Shredded coconut consists of grated bits of coconut, long thin strands. It gives a rich, flavorful taste and moist texture to bakery items. Coconut flakes are processed coconut and shredded when they come out in big chunks. They are the same as regular shredded coconut but in more significant pieces. 

For thousands of years, the coconut palm has been found tangled up in human history, taking root in warm coastal areas and even showing up on grocery store shelves. Known as the tree of life by many cultures throughout the ages who have relied on it for subsistence, the plant provides nourishment, comfort, and shade.

Shredded coconut offers a healthy amount of fat. It contains protein, fiber, and beneficial minerals such as iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium. People have traditionally used coconut meat for various medicinal purposes. Some believe it can cure certain poisons, decrease disease symptoms, reduce inflammation, and kill bacteria.

We can use shredded coconuts for so many things. You could use it for baking granola bars, making energy bites or squares, mixing up your coconut butter, and breading on tofu, tempeh, meat, and fish.

What is Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut has a crispy and snow-white appearance. It is delicious, sweet, and refreshing to eat. This coconut product is shredded or flaked before it dries out completely so it can take up less space in the food storage area.

One of the most common forms of desiccated coconut is an unsweetened, very powdery product that is produced by drying shredded coconut and then grinding the shreds. The dried coconut includes coarser desiccated coconut, such as desiccated shreds and coconut flakes.

Desiccated Vs. Shredded Coconut

The primary difference between shredded and desiccated coconut is its texture and consistency. Shredded coconut has a finer particle size than desiccated coconuts, which come in a coarser form that resembles shredded or grated cheese.

Desiccated coconut is ground finely, unlike shredded coconut, and looks like fresh snowfall. It has less moisture and fat content than coconut Flour. Shredded coconut is thin strands of coconut meat. 

How To Make Shredded Coconut

Shredded Coconut is an excellent ingredient for your kitchen because it can be used in many ways and tastes just as good regardless of diet restrictions.