Grated coconut

As its name indicates, grated coconut is the grated and dried coconut flesh.

It’s a usual ingredient in the Asian and Central American cuisines as an additive or flavouring in baking. In South America, especially in Chile, it’s mixed with milk to make homemade popsicles.

The colour and flavour of the grated coconut is attributed to its high content of sugar and fat. It’s sold canned and packaged.