Description
- Dry coconut is higher in saturated fat than dairy. It has no cholesterol and is very low in sodium
- Dry coconut is high in manganese which researchers say is beneficial for healthy skin and bones and helps maintain good blood sugar levels.
- Useful in making various food products, medical purpose, unique aroma to various dishes and high in flavonoids.
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- User friendly packaging, easy to store and use. Store in a cool and dry place
In India, Dry coconut is used to make Khopra Pak a baked treat made with saffron and milk. Cut the copra away from the hard kernel and remove any remnants before using. Blend shredded Dry coconut with hot water, place pulp into a cheesecloth over a bowl and squeeze the liquid out for homemade coconut milk. Desiccated coconut can be used as an ingredient in savoury and sweet recipes both to impart a coconut flavour and texture and as a topping or coating. Dried coconut is delicious eaten by itself as a snack, added to hot or cold cereal, and as an addition to baked goods. It can also be used in smoothies, sprinkled on salads, or stirred into sauted vegetables. It is also a common ingredient in Thai and Indian dishes. Sambhar, Cakes, Chutney, Fritters, stuffing in Pakodas, Pattice, Used to coat sweet balls. Gravies containing desiccated coconut are popular in Southern India Desiccated or flaked coconut can be added to muesli, cookies, cereal breakfast. Health Benefits Coconut meat that has been dried or desiccated is very concentrated and has a low moisture content, which is the reason it has the highest total fat and saturated fat content. Foods rich in total fat and saturated fat have been identified as potential risk factors in the development of a variety of diseases of lifestyle, such as heart disease, certain cancers, obesity and diabetes. Good points - No cholesterol, Very low in sodium, high in manganese. Bad points Very high in saturated fat.