Desiccated Coconut Powder

Desiccated Coconut Powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa. It finds extensive use in confectioneries, puddings and many other food preparations as a substitute to raw grated coconut.

DC is categorized into three types based on the particle siz and are as follows :

• Fine if size of particle is between 1.40mm and 1.00 mm or if it is retained on 1.00mm IS test sieve.
• A Medium- If size of particle is between 1070 mm and 1.40 mm or if it is retained on 1.40 mm IS sieve.
• Coarse If size of particle is more than 1.70 mm or if it passes through 1.70 mm IS test sieve.