Organic Raw Shredded Coconut - Nutritious and Delicious

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Coconut - Shredded, Raw Organic

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About Product

Shredded coconut, also known as desiccated coconut, is made from the white flesh of mature coconuts.

It is created by removing the water and oil from the flesh and then grinding it into small pieces.

It has been used in many cultures for centuries, typically as a sweetener and an ingredient in desserts, but also as an ingredient in savory dishes.

In the United States, shredded coconut was first popularized in the late 1800s, when its sweet, nutty flavor became a favorite in baking recipes.

It is often used to top cakes, cookies, and other desserts or as a filling or coating for confectionery items.

Today, shredded coconut is widely available in supermarkets and specialty stores and used in various vegan and health-focused recipes.

Constituents of Shredded Coconut include:

Fatty Acid Content: Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Stearic Acid
Phospholipids: Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine, Lysophosphatidylcholine, Lysophosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidic acid
Tocopherols
Sterols: B-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Avenasterol Campesterol, Stigmasterol Brassicasterol
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin E (Alpha), Vitamin K
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine

Suggested Uses: Add to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream, salads, trail mix, or your favorite desserts.

Miscellaneous Facts about our Raw Organic Shredded Coconut

Ingredients: Raw Organic Shredded Coconut.

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

Parts Used: Raw Coconut Meat.

Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera

Other Names: coconut palm, iru, Niu, Nizok, Coco

Origin: Grown and dried in Philippines and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

How to Maintain Optimum Freshness

This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:

Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.

The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:

Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.

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* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.

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