Coconut – Shredded, Raw Organic

Shredded Coconut is made from the white flesh of mature coconuts, carefully dried and ground into fine, flavorful pieces. With its naturally sweet, nutty taste and light, chewy texture, it’s a popular ingredient for baking, cooking, and decorating desserts.

This versatile pantry staple can be sprinkled on cakes, cookies, and pastries, used as a filling or coating for confections, or added to savory dishes for a tropical twist. Convenient and shelf-stable, shredded coconut is an easy way to bring rich flavor and texture to a wide variety of recipes.

Our Organic Raw Shredded Coconut is a Wonderful Treat and Chock Full of Goodness

In the past, coconut was believed to be unhealthy due to its high saturated fat content. However, it has now been proven that the fat contained in coconut is unlike any other fat on Earth and has high nutritional value. So, why is coconut fat different? Coconut has a unique fat molecule, which makes it’s fat different from most fats we consume.

The Coconut Research Center explains, “The vast majority of fats and oils in our diets, whether saturated or unsaturated or from animals or plants, are composed of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Some 98 to 100% of all the fatty acids you consume are LCFA.” Coconut is known to have MCFA or medium-chain fatty acids, also referred to as MCT or medium-chain triglycerides. MCFA are metabolized by the human body differently because of their size; unlike the saturated and unsaturated fats in vegetable oils, eggs, milk, and meats, which contain LCFA, coconut is a rare dietary source of MCFA and, therefore, highly beneficial to the body and overall health. Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut’s incredible healing powers.

The presence of lauric acid in coconut is another reason it is known for having super nutritional value. Lauric acid is a fatty acid found in human breast milk. The article, “How a PR Campaign Led to Unhealthy Diets,” by Beatrice Trum Hunter, published in the August 2003 issue of Consumer’s Research, volume 86 no. 8, states, “Researchers demonstrated that coconut fat might reduce the risk of degenerative conditions. It may help prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal infections due to its antimicrobial component, lauric acid, which is found solely in coconut fat and breast milk.”

The tiny flakes are what professional bakers call “macaroons” cut because they are perfect for coconut macaroons. We dry our coconut at a low temperature to preserve all the naturally occurring enzymes, nutrients, and flavor. It is unsweetened, unadulterated, preservative-free, and delicious.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Organic Shredded Coconut may include:

• May support healthy digestion
• May support a healthy immune system response
• Supporting healthy energy & endurance levels
• Providing you with an immediate energy source
• Supporting the body’s ability to heal & repair tissue
• May support healthy thyroid gland function
• May aid healthy secretion & utilization of blood glucose
• May help relieve stress on the pancreas & enzyme systems of the body
• May help to reduce problems associated with malabsorption syndrome & cystic fibrosis
• May support the development of strong bones & teeth
• May help the body protect against osteoporosis
• May support a healthy gallbladder
• Supporting bowel health
• May support a healthy inflammation response
• May support a healthy immune system response
• May support healthy lipid levels
• May help to prevent periodontal disease & tooth decay
• Possibly functions as a protective antioxidant
• May support healthy aging
• May improve the utilization of essential fatty acids & protects them from oxidation
• May support a healthy liver
• Supporting skin health & the natural chemical balance of the skin
• Aids protection against the damaging effects of UV radiation from the sun
• May help to control dandruff
• Contains no harmful or discomforting side effects
• Completely non-toxic to humans

• Lower in calories than all other fats

Some research suggests that Coconut may contain the following constituents:

• 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: Magnesium, Phosphorus, 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.