Desiccated Coconut — Fine, Unsweetened, 100% Natural

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Our fine, unsweetened desiccated coconut brings clean coconut flavour and a light, delicate texture to bakes, breakfast bowls and curries. It is 100% natural dried coconut with nothing added: no sugar, no preservatives and no artificial flavours. Choose from 350g, 500g, 750g and 1kg packs, delivered across the UK with free delivery on orders over £40.

Fine, Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut is fresh coconut flesh that has been finely grated and gently dried until almost all the moisture is gone. That gives it a long shelf life and a consistent texture, and it will not add unwanted liquid to your recipes the way fresh coconut can.

Ours is a fine, white, unsweetened shred with a soft coconut aroma. The only ingredient is coconut, so it suits vegan cooking and you stay in control of how sweet your recipe is. It is also naturally high in fibre, with 16.3g per 100g.

How to Use Desiccated Coconut for Baking and Breakfast

Fine desiccated coconut is one of the most useful ingredients to keep in the cupboard. A few reliable ways to use it:

• Baking: Fold it into cake batters, cookie doughs, macaroons, flapjacks and traybakes for extra flavour and a tender crumb.
• Breakfast bowls: Sprinkle over porridge, yoghurt or smoothie bowls with our dried fruits, or bake it into a batch of coconut and goji berry granola.
• Snack coatings: Roll date bites, truffles and no-bake energy balls in fine coconut for a neat finish.
• Homemade coconut milk: Blend equal parts desiccated coconut and warm water in a high-speed blender, then strain.

For baking, desiccated coconut works well alongside our almond flour and almond slices. If you bake often, the Baking Essentials Bundle packs coconut, almond flour and nuts together.

Desiccated Coconut in Indian Cooking

Dried coconut is a staple in sweet and savoury dishes across India. Fresh coconut spoils quickly, so fine desiccated coconut is the practical choice for everyday family cooking:

• Curries: Toast it lightly and grind it into masala pastes for South Indian and Maharashtrian gravies such as Ennai Kathirikai or Kolhapuri curries.
• Chutneys: Soak the coconut in warm water, then blend with green chillies, ginger and tempered mustard seeds for a quick dosa and idli chutney.
• Festive sweets: Combine with condensed milk, cardamom and ghee for coconut ladoos, barfi and modak fillings.
• Teatime: Serve your coconut sweets with our authentic Indian snacks for a full teatime spread.

Desiccated Coconut vs Shredded Coconut and Coconut Flakes

All three come from the same dried coconut flesh. The difference is the cut. Desiccated coconut is the finest and driest, so it blends evenly into batters, doughs and masalas. Shredded coconut comes in longer, slightly moister strands, and coconut flakes are wide, flat shavings used mainly as a topping. If a recipe asks for fine or unsweetened coconut, desiccated coconut is the one to use.

How to Store Desiccated Coconut

Dried coconut contains natural oils, so heat, light and humidity can dull its flavour over time.

• Unopened: Keep packs in a cool, dry cupboard away from the hob and oven.
• Once opened: Move the coconut into an airtight jar or container to keep out moisture and kitchen odours.
• For longer storage: Freeze it in a sealed container. It keeps for up to 12 months and thaws at room temperature within minutes.

New to Desiccated Coconut?

Our guide explains what desiccated coconut is and how to use and store it, with recipe ideas for baking, curries and Indian sweets. When you are ready to bake, see our baking essentials guide for the nuts that pair well with coconut.