White Rich In Taste Desiccated Coconut

Our Desiccated Coconut sometimes referred to as Coconut Powder is a dehydrated form of white coconut meat from freshly selected mature coconut kernels. It is prepared from substantially sound white kernel obtained from the whole nut of coconut (Cocos nucifera). Desiccated coconuts have to be processed in an appropriate manner undergoing operations such as de-husking (the removal of the husk leaving the shell intact) hatcheting (the removal of the shell) paring (the removal of the brown skin around the kernel) washing comminuting drying (to humidity level below 3%) and sifting. They can be produced without oil extraction or with partial oil extraction by appropriate physical means.

Specification :
* Desiccated coconuts may be sized according to their granulometry into several categories. Cut sizes of Fine Medium and Super Fine is widely used in the Confectionery and Bakery trades as toppings for cakes and pastries; fillers for candy bars; chocolates etc.
In addition to the Regular Cuts Desiccated Coconut is also available in a variety of Fancy Cuts such as Chips Flakes Threads and Shreds. Desiccated Coconut Fancy Cuts are used as confectionery toppings and as breakfast cereal enhancers. The toasted and sweetened versions of Desiccated Coconut Fancy Cuts with their crunchy coconut flavour are also used as snacks.

* Preservatives are allowed for use in production of desiccated coconuts and the most common in practice is sulphur dioxide. Also citric acid is allowed for use as the antioxidant.

The basic quality requirements for desiccated coconuts are:
a c Colour : natural white to light creamy
a c Texture : free-flowing and free from yellow specks
a c Flavour : distinctive coconut flavour without off-flavours due to deterioration or absorption of extraneous substances.
a c Odour : The odour shall be characteristic of the product shall not be mouldy cheesy smoky fermented or rancid and shall not possess any undesirable odour.
a c Oil content : According to the oil content desiccated coconuts are in trade practice commonly divided into 2 categories:

1. High fat Desiccated Coconut (sometimes referred as 'full fat') with equal or more than 60% m/m of oil. It is dehydrated form of white coconut meat from freshly selected mature kernels.
2. Low fat Desiccated Coconut with less than 60% m/m of oil. It is a dehydrated form of white coconut meat after extraction of the Coconut milk. The fat content of this product can vary but is usually in the range of 45% - 55%.
Additional quality requirements

Fine a if size of particle is between 1.40mm and 1.00 mm or if it is retained on 1.00mm IS test sieve.a
Medium- If size of particle is between 1070 mm and 1.40 mm or if it is retained on 1.40 mm iS sieve.
Coarse a If size of particle is more than 1.70 mm or if it passes through 1.70 mm IS test sieve.