Ingredient

Unsweetened Coconut

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use unsweetened coconut to add a distinct flavor and texture to foods. It …

What it is

Unsweetened coconut is the dried, shredded, or flaked flesh of the coconut fruit. Coconuts grow on palm trees in tropical regions. After harvesting, the white flesh is removed, dried, and processed into various forms.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use unsweetened coconut to add a distinct flavor and texture to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, cereals, granola bars, and desserts, where it contributes a chewy texture and natural coconut taste without added sugars.

Health notes

Unsweetened coconut is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of dietary fiber and healthy fats. While it contains saturated fat, research on the health effects of coconut fat is ongoing and has yielded mixed results. JECFA has evaluated coconut oil, a related product, and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Coconut is considered a tree nut by the FDA for labeling purposes, making it one of the major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Unsweetened Coconut

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Honey Almond Blueberry Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar —kcal 11.4Protein 37.1Fat 40Carbs MCCABE'S GRANOLA Granola Cereal 464kcal 14.3Protein 28.6Fat 46.4Carbs COCO, BEE NUT Grain Free Granola Cereal 500kcal 12.5Protein 37.5Fat 37.5Carbs Cinnamon Almond Granola Bars AUTUMN'S GOLD Cinnamon Almond Granola Bars Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 600kcal 14.3Protein 48.6Fat 31.4Carbs COCO, BEE & NUT Grain Free Granola Cereal 542kcal 12.5Protein 37.5Fat 37.5Carbs JULIE'S REAL Cashew Butter, Coconut Vanilla Bean Nut & Seed Butters High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 594kcal 12.5Protein 50Fat 34.4Carbs Larabar Maple Cinnamon Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Maple Cinnamon Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar Processed Cereal Products High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 600kcal 17.1Protein 45.7Fat 34.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Honey Almond Cranberry Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar Processed Cereal Products High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 571kcal 14.3Protein 42.9Fat 37.1Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Larabar Dark Chocolate Almond Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar Processed Cereal Products High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 600kcal 14.3Protein 42.9Fat 37.1Carbs PepsiCo, Inc. (Health Warrior) Mango Chia Bar, Mango Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 12Protein 20Fat 56Carbs Baker's Breakfast Cookie Inc. The Original Breakfast Cookie Carrot Cake, Carrot Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 365kcal 7.1Protein 9.4Fat 67.1Carbs Alef Sausage Inc. Viki's, Granola, Maple Cranberry, Maple Cranberry Cereal High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 488kcal 11.6Protein 30.2Fat 51.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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