Desiccated Coconut

Product Details

  • Product Name : Desiccated Coconut (Powder, Flakes, Chips)
  • Botanical Name : Cocos nucifera
  • Family : Arecaceae
  • Part Used : White kernel (Edible part of coconut)
  • Origin : India
  • Description : Desiccated coconut is finely grated or shredded coconut that is dried to remove moisture. Available in powder, flakes, and chip forms, it is widely used in bakery products, confectionery, desserts, and culinary applications.

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing :
    • Food-grade polybags, paper bags, or cartons.
    • Common sizes: 10kg, 25kg, or 50kg
  • Load Capacity :
    • 20 FT Container : Up to 19 MT (Metric Tons)
    • 40 FT Container : Up to 26 MT (Metric Tons)
  • Storage :Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
  • Shelf Life :6–12 months under proper storage conditions.

Physical Specifications

Parameter Powder Flakes Chips
Appearance Fine granular texture Thin shredded strips Thin shredded strips
Color White to off-white White to off-white White to off-white
Odor Characteristic, fresh coconut aroma Same as powder Same as powder
Flavor Natural, slightly sweet Natural, slightly sweet Natural, slightly sweet
Purity ≥ 99% ≥ 99% ≥ 99%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.5%
Moisture Content ≤ 3% ≤ 3% ≤ 3%
Particle Size 0.5–2 mm 2–4 mm (irregular) 5–15 mm (uniform)

Chemical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Oil Content 60–65%
Protein Content 5–7%
Carbohydrate Content 20–25%
Ash Content ≤ 3%
Acid Insoluble Ash ≤ 0.3%
Free Fatty Acids (FFA) ≤ 0.2%
Microbial Load ≤ Compliant with food safety standards
Pesticide Residue As per international standards

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