Food Drying Vol. 1: How to Dry Fruit by Rachel Jones

Author:Rachel Jones [Jones, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cookbooks; Food & Wine, Canning & Preserving, Cooking Methods, Raw, Kitchen Appliances, Dehydrators, Natural Foods
ISBN: 1492882739
Amazon: B00FN6JFRU
Published: 2013-10-03T04:00:00+00:00

Coconut

Dried coconut is known as desiccated coconut. Much of the commercially-sold desiccated coconut is harvested and dried in the Philippines. Most of the desiccated coconut sold in stores today has been sweetened with syrup and may have had propylene glycol added. Propylene glycol is one of the active ingredients in anti-freeze. Why it's allowed in food is beyond me.

Dried coconut is high in fat, so consume it in small amounts. A single ounce of dried coconut contains nearly 20 grams of fat. Dried coconut is high in fiber and contains small amounts of iron, vitamin C and calcium.

Dried coconut can be used in many recipes that call for coconut. It can be added to pastries, cookies and cakes to add flavor. It can also be sprinkled on top of fruit leathers. Try adding it to cereal or granola to add sweetness and flavor. If you're a fan of coconut, you'll probably like dried coconut.

Selection:

Hold the coconut up to your ear and shake it up and down. If you hear liquid sloshing around, the coconut should be good. If not, it may be too ripe and isn't a good candidate for drying (or eating, for that matter). Look for cracks or damage to the coconut. Check each of the eyes to make sure liquid isn't leaking out.

Even after all this, the coconut may not be fresh when you open it. If it's still bad, wrap it up and return it to the store.

Preparation & Pretreatment:

Here are the instructions for preparing a coconut for drying:

Drill or poke a hole in one of the eyes.

Drain the liquid out of the coconut through the hole.

Break the coconut apart by tapping it with a blunt object at the seams that run between the eyes.

Separate the meat from the shell.

Slice it into thin slices or shred it with a grater.

Place the meat on dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece. If you're drying shredded coconut, you're going to need thin screening to prevent it from falling through.

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