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Desiccated Coconut
Desiccated Coconut
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Desiccated coconut is conventional dried coconut meat. Reviews of Cocos nucifera document significant pharmacological activities with low toxicity, and the ingredient has no safety concerns at culinary intake.
Found in
1,627 products
What it is
Dried, shredded or grated meat of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.).
Whole-food ingredient used in baked goods, confections, granola, and savory dishes.
What regulators actually say
"Cocos nucifera is a widely dispersed plant that has important pharmacological effects with low toxicity."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food. Required allergen label under 21 CFR (FDA classifies coconut as a tree nut for allergen labeling).
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food in the EU.
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