Frutos Secos

Grated coconut

Grated coconut
Popularity 769 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Grated coconut

Category

Frutos Secos

Popularity

769 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Shredded coconut is the finely shredded or crushed dried coconut pulp into small strands or particles. It is widely used in cooking to add characteristic flavor, texture, and aroma to a wide variety of dishes, from desserts, such as cakes and sweets, to savory dishes and beverages.

This ingredient comes from the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), a palm tree native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and now cultivated in many countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Oceania.

Regarding its properties, shredded coconut is rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion. It also provides healthy fats, primarily medium-chain fatty acids, vitamins (such as B-complex vitamins and vitamin E), and essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium. Due to its high caloric content, it is recommended to consume it in moderation.

Depending on the Spanish-speaking country, shredded coconut may also be known as "dehydrated coconut" or simply "grated dried coconut". However, the term "shredded coconut" is the most common and recognized in culinary recipes.

Nutritional Properties

9g
fiber
14mg
calcium
26mcg
folate
2.4mg
iron
356mg
potassium
7g
sugars
660
calories
90mg
magnesium
7g
proteins
3.3mg
vitamin c
64g
total fats
57g
saturated fats
24g
carbohydrates

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