Ingredient

Sweetened Toasted Coconut

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sweetened toasted coconut for its flavor, texture, and appearance. It is commonly …

What it is

Sweetened toasted coconut is made from shredded or flaked coconut that has been toasted and then sweetened, usually with sugar or a sugar substitute. Toasting gives the coconut a richer, nuttier flavor and a golden-brown color. It is often dried to improve shelf life.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sweetened toasted coconut for its flavor, texture, and appearance. It is commonly used as a topping or ingredient in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in snack bars and desserts.

Health notes

Sweetened toasted coconut is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of dietary fiber and some minerals. The U.S. National Academies have established upper intake levels for certain vitamins and minerals, but these do not directly apply to coconut itself. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various components of coconut, such as coconut oil, but have not set specific limits for sweetened toasted coconut.

Allergen info

Coconut is botanically a fruit, not a tree nut, and is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sweetened Toasted Coconut

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Brothers Baking Company, Inc. Crunch Dunkers Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 429kcal 2.9Protein 20Fat 54.3Carbs White Coconut Cake With Whipped Icing & Real Coconut Shavings, White Coconut Rich Products Corporation White Coconut Cake With Whipped Icing & Real Coconut Shavings, White Coconut Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 380kcal 3.8Protein 19.0Fat 50.6Carbs Cookiebaker, LLC Coconut Mousse Dessert Creme Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving 291kcal 2.0Protein 16.2Fat 33.8Carbs Rexall Sundown, Inc. Meal Replacement Bar, Chocolate Caramel Coconut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 30Protein 10Fat 46Carbs Rexall Sundown, Inc. Big100 Colossal Meal Replacement Bar, Chocolate Coconut Caramel Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 30Protein 10Fat 46Carbs Rexall Sundown, Inc. Big100 Colossal Meal Replacement Bar, Chocolate Caramel Coconut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 30Protein 10Fat 46Carbs Rich Products Corporation Yellow Coconut With Whipped Icing & Real Coconut Shavings Cake, Coconut Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 437kcal 3.5Protein 21.8Fat 56.3Carbs Girl Scouts Coconut Caramel P.B. Bites, Coconut; Caramel Hormel Foods Corporation Girl Scouts Coconut Caramel P.B. Bites, Coconut; Caramel Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 536kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 46.4Carbs The Hershey Company Dark Chocolate, Coconut With Almonds Candy High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 536kcal 8.9Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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