Desiccated coconut is coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked and then dried after the removal of brown testa and the process of drying includes to remove as much moisture as possible. Tropical desiccated coconut is an unsweetened, unsulfured which is produced by drying shredded coconut.

Tropical Desiccated coconut is crisp, snow white in colour and has a sweet pleasant and fresh taste of the nut. It is made from fresh coconuts which are harvested at just the right time to ensure the best flavor. The coconut is then dried to the perfect moisture content to ensure long shelf life, best flavor and mouth feel.

Tropical Desiccated coconut can be used as a substitute to grated fresh coconut in household preparations. It is a very important coconut kernel based product having very good demand all over the world in the confectionery and allied food industries.

It contains no cholesterol or trans fats while being rich in a number of essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, manganese, copper and selenium.

Confectionery and bakery units are the main consumers of desiccated coconut. It finds extensive use in confectioneries, puddings and many other food preparations as a substitute to raw grated coconut.

Storage recommendations for desiccated coconut generally include keeping it in a cool, dry place out of the light. Desiccated coconut, on the other hand, can be stored at room temperature for up to a year very safely.