Ingredient

Sweetened Coconut

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use sweetened coconut to add flavor, sweetness, and texture to various food products. …

What it is

Sweetened coconut is a food ingredient made from the dried, shredded, or flaked meat of the coconut fruit, which is then mixed with sugar. This process enhances its natural sweetness and often provides a softer texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sweetened coconut to add flavor, sweetness, and texture to various food products. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, muffins, and pastries, as well as in snack bars and desserts.

Health notes

Sweetened coconut is a food ingredient and not a food additive regulated by the FDA. It provides calories, dietary fiber, and fats from the coconut, along with added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sugars, but not sweetened coconut as a singular additive.

Allergen info

The FDA recognizes coconut as a tree nut for labeling purposes, though allergic reactions to coconut are less common than to other tree nuts.

Products containing Sweetened Coconut

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Kingston Marketing Co 7 Layer Dessert Bar, 7 Layer Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 417kcal 4.2Protein 16.7Fat 62.5Carbs Simply Sugarfree Sensations, L.L.C. The Perfect Snaque, Apple Quinoa Crunch Other Grains & Seeds 393kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 67.9Carbs Yummy Butter Co., Inc. Quinoa Crunch, Cacao Coconut Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 441kcal 14.7Protein 20.6Fat 55.9Carbs Yummy Butter Co., Inc. Snaque On Health, The Perfect Snaque, Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Crunch Other Grains & Seeds 393kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 67.9Carbs Simply Sugarfree Sensations, L.L.C. The Perfect Snaque, Crunch Snacks, Apple, Quinoa, Apple, Quinoa Other Grains & Seeds 393kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 67.9Carbs FGF LLC The Original Decadent Chocolate Coconut Bar Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 436kcal 3.6Protein 21.8Fat 54.5Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Coconut Meringue Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 235kcal 2.9Protein 10.3Fat 32.4Carbs Rocky Mountain Pies Coconut Cream Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 263kcal 1.5Protein 16.1Fat 27.0Carbs Rocky Mountain Pies Coconut Cream Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 256kcal 1.6Protein 11.6Fat 33.1Carbs Yummy Butter Co., Inc. Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Crunch Cereal 393kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 67.9Carbs CSM Bakery Products NA, Inc. 8"" Double Layer Italian Creme Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 436kcal 3.9Protein 26.9Fat 44.9Carbs Rocky Mountain Pies Pie, Coconut Creme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 244kcal 1.7Protein 13.4Fat 28.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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