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Coconut


The fruit of the tropical coconut palm tree. The hard-shelled fibrous covered coconut is surrounded by a large, green outer husk. The flesh of the coconut is referred to as coconut meat and can be eaten fresh or shredded to make savory dishes and desserts.

Coconuts are used world-wide for everything from coconut water, coconut milk, coconut oil, fresh coconut meat and dried and shredded.  Most coconut products are available in your local grocery store.  Less common products include coconut cream powder which can be found in Asian specialty stores or online.
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Substitute for coconut

Brazil nuts or Macadamia nuts.

Equivalents

1 lb.   =   3 cups grated, 1 medium whole
1 1/3 cups shredded or flaked = 3 ounces

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#12104)
Serving Size
1 cup, shredded (80 grams)
Calories
283
Total Fat
27g
  Saturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
16mg
Potassium
285mg
Total Carbohydrates
12g
  Dietary Fiber
7g
  Sugars
5g
Protein
3g
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