Dried Coconut Slices

Dried Coconut Slices

Originally from Asia, coconut contains a high quantity of protein, potassium, magnesium, sodium, vitamins A, B and C. Even as about 20 phenolic compounds that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Ingredients: 100% Dried sliced coconut.

Our coconut is 100% natural fruit, without added sugars, and we dehydrate at a maximum of 45 degrees Celsius, that is, there is no cooking. The texture of the fruit is very natural and the flavour very concentrated. Low-temperature dehydration allows the nutritional properties of the fruit to be preserved.

Gluten: 0%

Colour white

Aroma: Coconut

Nutritional declaration (per 100g):

Energy: 3156,85kJ/ 754 kcal

Lipids: 66 g

of which saturated: 57 g

Carbohydrates: 23 g

of which sugars: 7 g

Fibres: 16 g

Proteins: 9 g

Salt: 0.09 g

*May contain traces of nuts, peanut, sesame, gluten, and sulfites.

Curiosities:

Coconut – Originating from the “Tree of Well-Being”, the coconut is reused in its entirety for various food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and decorative needs, among others. The word “Coco” was applied to this fruit in Malabar by the Portuguese discoverers during the sea travel from Europe to India commanded by the well-known Portuguese navigator, Vasco da Gama. This denomination will be directly related to the close appearance of coconut to Coke, a famous imaginary monster that tormented children's minds.

Coconut consumption will have expanded around the world through maritime migrations. Currently, some states in the Northeast of Brazil are considered the largest coconut producers, such as Bahia, Sergipe and Ceará. However, the medal for the 5th largest coconut producer goes to the state of Pernambuco, which produces three times more than the three states mentioned.

The Amazonia is the largest coconut grove in the world, with one million coconut trees capable of producing about 120 million coconuts annually. The coconut trees is a tropical tree that develops in hot and humid environments.

Coconut contains the following properties: antiviral, nutritional, anti-inflammatory, energetic, antibacterial, antioxidant, depurative, and antimicrobial. Consumption of coconut shavings may contribute to the prevention of rheumatism and promote body hydration. In addition, it can help to strengthen the defences and improve intestinal flora. To combat satiety, chew some coconut shavings.

You can use coconut shavings to flavour any food, from drinks to dishes.

If you are a fan of adventures in the world of teas, and you like coconut, try our wonderful infusion White Tea Rising Sun. Enjoy and tell us about your experience!

Store in a cool (max. 20º) and dry place (max. 60% humidity).

Note: Avoid excessive consumption of coconut shavings due to their caloric component.