Flour is one of the cooking ingredients that is never left behind in various culinary delights in Indonesia. Flour comes from grinding plant (vegetable) or animal (animal) materials and is in the form of fine solid grains.
Because many dishes use this ingredient, flour has become very diverse. Desiccated coconut or coconut flour, for example, is one type of coconut processing that is pulverized by chopping or shredding and then drying. It turns out that desiccated coconut has nutritional content that is good for health.
The following is an understanding of desiccated coconut, how to make it, and its health benefits. In addition, Prambanan Kencana has desiccated coconut recommendations that are mandatory for Peekay pals to try, so read this article until the end.
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Desiccated coconut or grated coconut is the result of processing coconut which is mashed by chopping or grating without adding other ingredients, then dried with a hygienic process. This dried grated coconut has a fragrant aroma typical of coconut, a savory taste, and is pure white in color.
The round coconut is peeled and cleaned of its brown skin to extract the white flesh. The coconut meat is then washed thoroughly with water to clean it. At this stage, the coconut meat is inspected to ensure its quality.
The clean coconut meat is first grated with a grinder and squeezed using a press to separate the coconut milk from the pulp. This pressed pulp becomes the raw material for desiccated coconut.
The coconut pulp is then processed with a screw that uses hot steam to kill harmful microbes. Then, the pulp is dried using a drying machine.
The clean coconut meat is first grated with a grinder and squeezed using a press to separate the coconut milk from the pulp. This pressed pulp becomes the raw material for desiccated coconut.
Dried shredded coconut is packed and before storage, it goes through a metal detector to ensure there are no foreign objects before entering the storage warehouse.
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The nutritional content of desiccated coconut is quite high and resembles coconut in general. Dried grated coconut contains important nutrients such as iron, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. The nutritional content is very good for the body to fulfill daily nutrition, Peekay friends.
High in fiber, desiccated coconut can aid digestion, prevent constipation and support gut health.
Medium-chain triglycerides are found in desiccated coconut, which can provide a quick source of energy and help boost the body's metabolism.
Minerals contained in desiccated coconut such as manganese, copper, and selenium are important for a variety of bodily functions, including antioxidant defense and bone health.
In addition to its good-for-you properties, desiccated coconut is also very flexible for various dishes, from savory to sweet, it is still suitable for use.
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Well that's the explanation of desiccated coconut, it turns out that besides its delicious taste and flexibility in every dish, the benefits contained in it are no less good for health. There are various interesting dishes that Peekay pals can try using desiccated coconut such as biscuits, bread, or cake toppings. To get the best results in every dish, quality ingredients are key, SSelma Desiccated Coconut and TJT Desiccated Coconut are the answer.
Selma Desiccated Coconut and TJT Desiccated Coconut are quality-assured local dried shredded coconut products, available in flour and chips. Check out the product details here. Get them only at Foodbay and Fingerland or contact PRB Care WhatsApp.
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