Sweetened Shredded Coconut
Estimated Inventory, 25 lbs : 0
Description/Taste
Dried coconut comes from the white flesh of the coconut fruit which is shredded into very small pieces and is often used in baking. Dried coconut has the same flavor as non-dried coconut offering a sweet tropical flavor with a slight crunch. Shredded coconut is lightly sweetened with sugar. Shredded coconut is 100% natural and are made with a high amount of pure coconut oil.
Seasons/Availability
Sweetened and shredded coconut is available year-round.
Nutritional Value
One cup of sweetened and shredded coconut has 283 calories, 26.8 grams of fat and 12 carbohydrates.
Applications
Shredded coconut is best used in recipes, especially for baked goods and desserts.
Geography/History
The coconut is from the Arecaceae, or the palm family and has spread throughout the tropics. It does well growing in sandy soil and with a lot of sunlight and an abundant supply of water. Coconuts were once used as a form of currency on many islands in the Indian Ocean.
