Coconut Flour
What is Coconut Flour?
Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour made from dried, ground coconut meat. After coconut milk or oil is extracted from the flesh, the remaining pulp is dried and milled into a fine powder. It is a byproduct of coconut milk and oil production.
Is Coconut Flour vegan?
Coconut Flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut Flour gluten-free?
It is also naturally gluten-free.
Is Coconut Flour a major allergen?
Coconut is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Coconut Flour used for?
Coconut flour is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking.
Is Coconut Flour safe?
Coconut flour is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Coconut flour is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking. Its high fiber content helps absorb moisture, making baked goods moist and dense. It is often found in breads, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
Health notes
Coconut flour is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is high in fiber and lower in carbohydrates than many other flours, which may affect blood sugar levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated coconut flour, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI). Evidence on the health effects of coconut flour consumption at typical dietary levels is limited.
Allergen info
Coconut is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It is also naturally gluten-free.
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