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Description
"Desiccated Coconut" is the dried, shredded flesh of mature coconuts, offering a chewy texture and subtly sweet flavor. Packed with fiber and healthy fats, it works well in energy bites, granola, baked goods, or sprinkled over smoothie bowls. This gluten-free ingredient adds a tropical element to both savory and sweet dishes without overpowering them. With its light crunch and clean label, desiccated coconut provides a simple, natural way to add texture and flavor to meals.
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Condiments
Coconut Desiccated
Benefits
Good source of fiber: Desiccated coconut supports digestion and can help maintain healthy bowel regularity.
Contains healthy fats: Its MCT content may support metabolism and provide a quick, steady energy boost.
Naturally enhances flavor: Brings mild, gentle sweetness to recipes without relying on added sugars.
Provides trace minerals: Delivers nutrients like manganese and copper to support enzyme function and antioxidant activity.
Good source of fiber: Desiccated coconut supports digestion and can help maintain healthy bowel regularity.
Contains healthy fats: Its MCT content may support metabolism and provide a quick, steady energy boost.
Naturally enhances flavor: Brings mild, gentle sweetness to recipes without relying on added sugars.
Provides trace minerals: Delivers nutrients like manganese and copper to support enzyme function and antioxidant activity.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0.8 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
42 | Low
References
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