Fruit
Desiccated Coconut
About This Entry
Desiccated coconut is dried shredded coconut flesh for baking, curries, and confection — distinct from fresh coconut, its concentrated aroma pairs with tropical whites, rum, and off-dry styles.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- dried pineapple
- oats
- wheat flour
At a Glance
Group
Processed Fruits
Classification
Fruits
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cocos nucifera
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Desiccated Coconut
- Classification
- Fruits
- Group
- Processed Fruits
- Scientific name
- Cocos nucifera
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent