Dried unsweetened coconut is a natural product. It derives from the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).

Description of raw materials used in production.

• The primary raw material is the pulp of the coconut fruit, which is extracted, dried, and devoid of its natural sugar content.

Step-by-step summary of the industrial extraction process.

• Mature coconut fruits are harvested.
• The outer husk and fibrous covering are removed.
• The white pulp is extracted and washed.
• Water is removed through a drying process, usually in ovens or under the sun.
• During drying, the natural sugar content in the coconut evaporates, leaving the unsweetened coconut.

Dried unsweetened coconut is irregular in shape, typically in small pieces or flakes, and is white or slightly beige in color.

Commercial applications

It's used in baking, pastry-making, snack and ready-meal production, cosmetics, and many other applications where the flavor and texture of coconut without added sugars are desired.