Coconut, as a Fine, fat 45%

Coconut, which is firmly rooted in the confectionery art, is a product of processing coconuts. "Shaggy" fruit of the coconut palm, or rather their white pulp, processed first in coconut flour, which is dried at relatively high temperatures. It is then partially cooled and sieved different frequencies, then put in special boxes. Finally, you create the final product is grated coconut, which we used to call coconut. It has the form of granulated white grains and has a delicate taste of coconut.

The particle size of a coconut flakes testify to its quality and variety. The most valuable is the product of a grade of "fine" is finely pulverized, granulated and savoury chips, which has a high fat content. At the intermediate position was the product of a grade of "medium" is a medium grated unsweetened flakes similarly with a high fat content. Least of all appreciated the product class "coarse", that is, roughly crushed chips. The most popular manufacturers of confectionery additives in our time are Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia.

In cooking, coconut chips are mainly used in the confectionery business. It is added in different cakes, sweet rolls and pastries as delicate flavored filling, and tasty decoration of the finished product. Coconut is also used in coating of chocolate treats, food bars, on glaze ice cream, crackers, crispy cookies, granola, candy, and other desserts. Often this product is used as flavoring for curd cheese. In addition to the sweet treats, coconut is also suitable for cooking meat, some salads and garnishes. Such dishes, it will give a unique touch and make them taste a truly elegant and unconventional.

Store coconut flakes in a dry and cool place without any odors and humidity below 60%. Shelf life of unopened packaging is 12 months.

Coconut joined the ranks of those foods that you can easily prepare himself. So the end result compensated for Your efforts and expenses, to begin to acquire fully ripe and quality of the fruit. Buy coconut in the store can, in principle, in any season, but the peak sales of the most worthy of nuts is October-December. The coconut should be solid, with no signs of mould and cracks, stains, fluids, rotten and smells of fermentation.

For a start, the fruit should be cleaned from top of hair. For this purpose you can use not only the knife, but even the hammer. Next you need to cut, and this task is more difficult. But although coconut and nut to crack, it has its "Labinci". Before obtaining pulp need the tip of a knife to make a hole in one of the so-called dark holes that are located at the base of the fruit. Further, it is necessary to get a straw and drink contained within the liquid, i.e. milk. To break a coconut better with the help of a small hammer.

After You split the nut, you need to be armed with some capacity and conventional vegetable grater. Pieces of pulp is rubbed slow, smooth and careful movements, so that the chips turned out to be a homogeneous structure. Some Housewives prefer to use the modern food processor, which is suitable for this case the nozzle. In this homemade chips for a more pleasing aroma and flavor you want to add a bit of vanilla sugar. The finished product can be a little dry, leaving the dish, or just to use as food.

Composition and useful properties of coconut flakes

Palm trees, which produce fruit coconut, not accidentally called the "tree of life". The fact that their fruits are used in a variety of variations and purposes, both in cooking and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields.

It should be noted that the properties of coconut shavings, almost identical with those properties that are inherent in fresh pulp. However, the calorie coconut higher and is about 600 kcal per 100 g of product.

The benefits of this culinary additives eloquent testimony to its chemical composition. Coconut is rich in vitamins C, E and b, various micro - and macro-nutrients (especially potassium, iron, sodium and calcium), as well as glucose, sucrose and fructose and a whole series of essential fatty acids. Taken together, these substances have on the human body extremely beneficial effect. For example, contained in the chips lauric acid prevents the development of cancer problems and normalizes the level of cholesterol in blood, preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

Coconut also contains dietary fiber, which helps to clean the intestines from toxins, food debris and toxins. This product can improve digestion, support the immune system and even has antioxidant properties. Coconut has a beneficial effect on eyesight and helps the body to resist fungal and viral infections. It is also recommended to use in urological diseases and ear pain.