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Dessicated Coconut Medium Heera 700g

Dessicated Coconut Medium Heera 700g

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Desiccated Coconut (Medium)

Desiccated coconut is dried, grated coconut sold as small white pieces, used in baking, sweets and curries for a mild, sweet, nutty taste. This medium cut sits between fine powder and long shreds. It gives a soft, light chew without disappearing into the mix.

What Medium Desiccated Coconut Is Like

Medium desiccated coconut has small, dry, creamy-white pieces that feel light and slightly crumbly. The taste is gentle and sweet, with a clear coconut aroma. It does not taste strongly of coconut milk or cream.

The medium size works well when you want visible flecks of coconut in a bake or a filling. It also mixes evenly into batters, doughs and sweet mixtures.

Ways to Use Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut is used in both sweet and savoury cooking. Here are some common ideas:

  • Coconut macaroons and coconut ice
  • Lamingtons, coconut cake and traybakes
  • Flapjacks, granola and homemade energy balls
  • Coconut ladoo and barfi
  • Coconut chutney, thoran and other South Indian dishes
  • Kormas and mild, creamy curry sauces
  • A topping for porridge, yoghurt or fruit salad

How to Toast and Soak Desiccated Coconut

Toasting brings out a deeper, nuttier flavour. Tip the coconut into a dry frying pan over a low to medium heat. Stir often and take it off as soon as it turns pale golden, because it browns very quickly.

For chutneys and curries, soak the coconut in a little warm water or milk for a few minutes first. This softens it and makes it closer to freshly grated coconut. For most baking, you can add it straight from the pack.

Medium, Fine or Shredded: Which Cut to Choose

Medium desiccated coconut is a good all-round choice if you bake or cook with coconut often. Fine desiccated coconut gives a smoother texture, which suits icing and truffle coatings. Shredded or flaked coconut has longer strands. It looks good as a decorative topping but is less even in batters.

Desiccated coconut is also different from coconut flour, which is a fine flour and cannot replace it in a recipe.

Desiccated Coconut FAQ

Is desiccated coconut the same as shredded coconut?

No, they are not quite the same. Desiccated coconut is dried and finely grated into small pieces. Shredded coconut is cut into longer, wider strands.

Can I use desiccated coconut instead of fresh coconut?

Yes, in many recipes you can. Soak it in warm water or milk for a few minutes first. The texture will be drier than fresh coconut, so you may need a little extra liquid.

Do I need to toast desiccated coconut before using it?

No, toasting is optional. Use it as it is for a mild flavour, or toast it briefly for a nuttier taste and a golden colour.

Add medium desiccated coconut to your basket for your next batch of macaroons, flapjacks or coconut chutney.

Delivery

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  • £4.99 delivery charge below £60.

Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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