Desiccated Coconut Powder Processing Machines

Desiccated Coconut Powder is obtained by drying ground or shredded coconut kernel after the removal of brown testa.Desiccated coconut Powder is grated in desired Particle size like fine grade (1-1.4 mm ) ,medium grade (1.4-1.7 mm), Coarse grade ( More than 1.7 mm) and dried up to maximum moisture content of 3 % . The moisture content of less than or equal to 3% will help to increase the shelf life of Desiccated coconut powder. It is unsweetened fresh meat or kernel of a fruit of coconut. Desiccated coconut Powder should have sweet aroma of coconut and also mild characteristics of coconut without rancid.
Desiccated coconut (DC) is of two types: High fat Desiccated Coconut and low fat Desiccated Coconut. High fat means the desiccated coconut powder produced without removal of coconut milk. Low fat desiccated coconut powder is produced as the by-product of coconut milk/Virgin Coconut oil/ Desiccated Coconut units and is having a fat percentage up to 38-40%. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Low fat DC is used for the manufacturing of coconut flour and dietary fiber.Desiccated coconut Powder is ideal for use as fillers, toppings, confectioneries, puddings, ingredients, especially in the baking of biscuits, snack bars, cakes, cookies and many other food preparations as a substitute to raw grated coconut.