Dry Coconut

Coconut is a fruit from the tree called the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). This fruit has a wide, oval, and dark green shell and contains a white, oily, and sweet meat. Coconuts are usually eaten fresh and the drinking of its water is also popular. Coconut oil is also used in shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products.

Dried coconut, also known as copra, is the result of processing the meat of the coconut by curing, drying, and adding salt. Dried coconut has a similar flavor to fresh coconut but has a harder and drier texture. It is commonly used in food and is a popular ingredient in the production of chocolate sweets. Dried coconut is also often used in diets because it contains high levels of protein, selenium, and iron.