Ingredient

Grated Coconut

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use grated coconut primarily as a flavoring and texturizer in baked goods and …

What it is

Grated coconut is made from the dried, shredded, or flaked meat of mature coconuts. Coconuts are tropical drupes, grown on coconut palm trees. The dried coconut meat is often sweetened and can be finely ground or left in larger flakes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use grated coconut primarily as a flavoring and texturizer in baked goods and confectionery. Its sweet, nutty flavor and chewy texture make it a popular addition to cookies, cakes, candies, and desserts.

Health notes

Grated coconut is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of dietary fiber and healthy fats. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated coconut and its derivatives, establishing acceptable uses in food. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Coconut is considered a tree nut by the FDA for labeling purposes, making it one of the major allergens. People with tree nut allergies may need to avoid coconut products.

Products containing Grated Coconut

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YOHARI Yohari, Traditional Mexican Candies Wholesome Snacks High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 545kcal 6.1Protein 39.4Fat 39.4Carbs LA CHOCOLATERIE DE PROVENCE La Chocolaterie De Provence, White & Coconut Chocolate, Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 575kcal 10Protein 37.5Fat 52.5Carbs PRODUCTOS TECHANI S.A. DE C.V. Yohari, Traditional Mexican Candies Wholesome Snacks High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 545kcal 6.1Protein 39.4Fat 39.4Carbs BAUDUCCO Butter Cookies, Butter Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 66.7Carbs Trusouth Oil LLC Bauducco, Coconut Wafer, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits 531kcal 3.1Protein 34.4Fat 53.1Carbs American Roland Food LLC Roland, Tartlettes, Apricot, Apricot Cookies & Biscuits 455kcal 6.1Protein 15.2Fat 69.7Carbs Wooden Table Baking Co. Wooden Table Baking Co, Handcrafted Cookies, Vanilla, Vanilla Cookies & Biscuits 377kcal 3.2Protein 12.9Fat 58.1Carbs Duncan Coffee Company Butter Flavored Cookies, Butter Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 529kcal 5.9Protein 26.5Fat 64.7Carbs Island Purified Water Company Gullon, Coconut Wafer Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 484kcal 3.2Protein 22.6Fat 67.7Carbs Trusouth Oil LLC Coconut Cookies, Coconut Cookies & Biscuits 433kcal 10Protein 15Fat 66.7Carbs Wooden Table Baking Co. Wooden Table Baking Co, Trasitiona Alfajores Cookies, Vanillla, Vanillla Cookies & Biscuits 381kcal 3.2Protein 16.1Fat 58.1Carbs American Roland Food LLC Strawberry Tartlettes, Strawberry Cookies & Biscuits 424kcal 6.1Protein 15.2Fat 72.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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