What is Dried Coconut?
Dried coconut is meat from the fruit that has been dried or dehydrated, using heat. Coconuts are round fruits with hard shells. The inside of the hollow coconut has a dense white flesh. This flesh is dried in strips, flakes or shredded. It has a slightly woody texture and is still white when dried. The flavor is tropical and sweet. Dried coconut is used in desserts and some savory foods.