Desiccated Coconut

Dried And Preserved IngredientCoconutAllergen: Tree-nutTropicalNuttySweetRichButteryAromatic

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 660
Protein (g): 7
Fat (g): 65
Carbs (g): 24
Fiber (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 37

Values reflect unsweetened desiccated coconut; sweetened varieties contain more sugar and slightly higher moisture.

Storage

Room temp: up to 90 days
Refrigerated: up to 180 days
Frozen: up to 365 days

Desiccated coconut is dehydrated, finely grated coconut meat with low moisture, typically around 3%. It comes in fine, medium, and coarse grinds and is unsweetened, making it versatile for both sweet and savory applications. Its flavor is rich and tropical with a naturally sweet, nutty character, and its high fat content lends a pleasing chew and moisture to baked goods.

It differs from sweetened shredded coconut (which is moister and sugared) and from coconut flour (which is defatted and much finer). Toasting intensifies aroma and crispness, while brief soaking or simmering can rehydrate it for curries, porridges, and fillings. Store airtight to prevent rancidity and moisture pickup.