What is Dried Coconut? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Dried Coconut?

Dried coconut is meat from the fruit that has been dried or dehydrated, using heat. Coconuts are round fruits with hard shells. The inside of the hollow coconut has a dense white flesh. This flesh is dried in strips, flakes or shredded. It has a slightly woody texture and is still white when dried. The flavor is tropical and sweet. Dried coconut is used in desserts and some savory foods.

What does Dried Coconut Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

coconut

The round coconut grows on a tree and has a hard grey/brown shell with hairs when it is mature. The meat on a mature coconut is dense and woody, though chewable. Young Thai coconuts are have a large green shell that is sometimes removed before buying. The meat is tender and the fruit is full of sweet coconut water. Coconuts have a white flesh inside that tastes sweet and tropical. Coconut is used in many Asian and Island dishes.

Dried Coconut Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoon10g

2 Tablespoon Dried Coconut

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	65kcal	3%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	6g	27%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	3g	1%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	2g	7%
Proteins	N/A
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	4mg	0%

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Philippine Brand Dried Young Coconut Snacks, 18 Ounce

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Anthony's Organic Shredded Coconut, 2 lb, Unsweetened, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegan, Keto Friendly

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Yupik Organic Dried Desiccated Coconut, 1 lb, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Pack of 1

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Dried Coconut Strips Chips

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Elan Organic Coconut Smiles, 4.4 oz, Dried Coconut, Lightly Roasted, Unsweetened Coconut Chips, No Sugar Added, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many carbs are in Dried Coconut?

2 Tablespoon of Dried Coconut contains 3 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Dried Coconut?

2 Tablespoon of Dried Coconut contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dried Coconut?

2 Tablespoon of Dried Coconut contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 2 Tablespoon of Dried Coconut?

There are 65 calories in 2 Tablespoon of Dried Coconut.

How many calories are in 1 Piece of Dried Coconut?

There are 4 calories in 1 Piece of Dried Coconut.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Dried Coconut?

There are 2948 calories in 1 pound of Dried Coconut.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Dried Coconut?

There are 184 calories in 1 oz of Dried Coconut.