Desiccated coconut, sometimes referred to as Coconut Powder, is a dehydrated form of white coconut meat from freshly selected mature coconut kernels. It is prepared from substantially sound white kernel obtained from the whole nut of coconut (Cocos nucifera). Desiccated coconuts have to be processed in an appropriate manner, undergoing operations such as de-husking (the removal of the husk, leaving the shell intact), hatcheting (the removal of the shell), paring (the removal of the brown skin around the kernel), washing, comminuting, drying (to humidity level below 3%) and sifting. They can be produced without oil extraction or with partial oil extraction by appropriate physical means.
Preservatives are allowed for use in production of desiccated coconuts and the most common in practice is sulphur dioxide. Also citric acid is allowed for use as the antioxidant.
Table 1: Combined Nomenclature code for desiccated coconuts
Number Product
080111 Coconuts, desiccated
Product Specification
Quality
For detailed standard quality requirements please refer to Codex Alimentarius Standard for Desiccated Coconut
The basic quality requirements for desiccated coconuts are:
�?� Colour: natural white to light creamy
�?� Texture: free-flowing and free from yellow specks
�?� Flavour: distinctive coconut flavour without off-flavours due to deterioration or absorption of extraneous substances.
�?� Odour: The odour shall be characteristic of the product, shall not be mouldy, cheesy, smoky, fermented or rancid, and shall not possess any undesirable odour.
�?� Oil content: According to the oil content, desiccated coconuts are in trade practice commonly divided into 2 categories:
1. High fat Desiccated Coconut (sometimes referred as 'full fat') with equal or more than 60% m/m of oil. It is dehydrated form of white coconut meat from freshly selected mature kernels.
2. Low fat Desiccated Coconut with less than 60% m/m of oil. It is a dehydrated form of white coconut meat after extraction of the Coconut milk. The fat content of this product can vary but is usually in the range of 45% - 55%.
Additional quality requirements
COLOR & APPEARANCE: White, free from yellow specks FLAVOR: Milky & Sweet SIZE: Fine granule of coconut PHYSICAL: Not more than 8 pcs / 100 gr FAT: ~ 45% PH: 6.1 - 6.7 MOISTURE: Max 3% STANDARD PACKING : 25 kg Polyethylene-lined 3 ply kraft paper bags
Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled , pared , washed, milled , blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of tbe fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. ) Each pack is identified as to grade, production code/date and se1ial number . Other marking is stamped on the bag as required by buyer. A. PHYSICAL 1. Colour : White, free from yellow specks or other discolourations 2. Flavour/odour : Mild and sweet characteristics of coconut, free of foreign flavours and odours. 3. Size : Extra fine granules of coconut 4. Granulation No. of sieves (ASTM) % Retained On Mesh I8 ( 1 .0 mm) 25 maximum Pan 75 - I 00 B. CHEMlCAL 1. Moisture, % 3.0 Maximum 2. Total Fat (Dry Basis), % 40 - 50 3. Free Fatty Acid (as !auric) Dry basis, % 0.10 maximum 4. pH ( 1 0% dispersion) 6.1 - 6.7 5. Residual S02, ppm < 10 C. MICROBIOLOGICAL 1. Total Plate Count. cfu/gram 5,000 maximum 2. Yeast, cfu/gram 50 maximum 3. Moulds, cfu/gram 50 maximum 4. Entcrobacteriaceae, cfu/gram 100 maximum 5. Salmonella, per 50 gram Absence 6. E.coli. per 50 gram Absence
Dessicated Coconut (Low Fat) Method: Natural, Oven Dryer Spec: Fine, Coarse, Mix Grade Packaging: Kraft Bag Payment: 50% DP, 50% FP against BL or LC at sight.
1. Color: White 2. Size Mix 0.5 mm till 7 mm 3. Moisture 4% 4. Salminella Negative
Fine and Medium Grade Color: Natural White, free from rancidity, musty Flavour: Mild and sweet coconut taste with no off-flavor Impurities: Not more than 5 dark specks per 100 gram Fat content: 25%-35% Free Fatty Acid: 0.3 % maximum Moisture: 3.0 % maximum Salmonella and Ecoli: Negative
- Ingredient: 100 % natural coconut - Grade: Medium/ Fine - Quality: High fat/Low fat - Taste: Sweet - Moisture: 3% max - Shelf life: 2 years - Others: No additives, no preservatives. - Delivery term: 10-15 days from the date receving deposit - Payment method: 100% L/C AT SIGHT OR T/T IN ADVANCE 30%, 70% AGAINST COPY B/L.
Dessicated Coconut Low Fat Fine
Main Product: Desiccated coconut high fat Desiccated coconut low fat Specifications: Origin: Vietnam Style: Dried Humidity: < 3% Fatness: + High fat: > 63% + Low fat: 30-35 % Color: Natural white color of coconut. FFA (Free fatty acid) : 0.3% max Free from Salmonella and E. coli Packing Packaging 25 kg 1 cont 20ft load 6 tons 1 cont 40ft load 15 tons +-10%
Desiccated Coconut is a grated, dried (3% moisture content max.), and unsweetened fresh meat or kernel of a mature fruit of coconut. Desiccated Coconuts are graded by its cutting size, for example, fine grade and medium grade where fine grade is a smaller particle size than the medium grade. Great for Cooking and Baking - Our coconut flakes are easy to add to smoothies, ice cream, granola, trail mixes, and more.
