Sweet Baker's Angel coconut flakes

Sweet Baker's Angel coconut flakes

660 kcal per 100 g

Category: Nuts

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 660 kcal
Protein 6.5g
Carbohydrates 24g
Sugars 19g
Total fats 64g
Saturated fats 57g
Fiber 9g

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 14mg
Iron 2.4mg
Potassium 356mg
Vitamin C 2.8mg

Description

Baker's Angel Sweet Coconut Flakes are delicate and thin dehydrated sheets of grated coconut, specially made for culinary and baking uses. This ingredient is characterized by its light texture and natural sweet coconut flavor, which adds an exotic and tropical touch to various preparations.

The origin of these flakes comes from the coconut, the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), a palm tree native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, but widely cultivated in various countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Regarding their properties, sweet coconut flakes provide natural fiber, healthy fats, and a sweet flavor that can reduce the need to add additional sugars in recipes. They are ideal for decorating desserts, incorporating into mixes for breads, muffins, cookies, and energy bars, or even for sprinkling on yogurts and smoothies.

In various Hispanic American countries, sweet coconut flakes may be known by similar terms such as: sweet grated coconut, sweet coconut flakes, or simply sweet dehydrated coconut. However, the denomination coconut flakes is common when referring to their thin, flaky texture.

This ingredient is an excellent option for those looking for a natural and tropical touch in their baking and cooking recipes, providing aroma, flavor, and a pleasant texture.