Baking with coconut flakes is one of the most popular pastries. The crushed pulp is extracted from the fruit of the coconut, often used to decorate confectionery and give a special taste. The product is extracted simply: the nut opens, juice is poured from it, dried, and then the pulp is crushed. You can do it yourself, but many prefer to buy the finished product in the store.

What is coconut flakes

The product, known as coconut chips, is the result of the mechanical processing of coconut pulp. In the process of friction, small white granules appear which decrease in the process of drying. The final stage of manufacture consists in sifting large granules through a sieve. This is done so that the mass preserves the taste of the fruit of the nut palm.

Benefit and harm

While using the nut, all the beneficial properties of the coconut palm are preserved. The product contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, improves the immune system, the intestines. Pulp removes toxins and slags from the human body. Studies in medicine have shown that coconut improves performance, helps to focus. This is due to the high content of fats, carbohydrates. Harm from the product caused by individual intolerance to the components in the composition. Other useful properties of the coconut product for health:

• improves eyesight, skin, memory, as it contains calcium;
• cleans the cardiovascular system;
• positive effect on vision;
• contains lauric fat, which contributes to weight loss, which is important for women;
• is an antibacterial, antiviral agent;
• has immunomodulatory properties;
• can normalize blood cholesterol levels;
• improve metabolism due to a high percentage of proteins.

Calorie coconut chips and nutritional value

This is a unique nutritional ingredient. It is rich in trace elements, fatty acids, for example, omega 6. The product is a source of vitamins B, A and E. Among the trace elements can be distinguished iron, copper, zinc, selenium, copper. Chip contains the following macronutrients: calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium. Interestingly, the calorie content of the flesh itself is 2 times lower than chips. In dried form, it fully preserves the positive properties of the components. Below is a table BZHU, calories per 100 g of product.

How to choose

The quality ingredient for dishes is made from fresh and ripe coconut. When buying, pay attention to a number of parameters: grain size, manufacturer, appearance, shelf life and production date, composition, price. To make it easier to analyze the product, you need to choose chips in a transparent package. Main selection criteria:

1. Appearance. On the packaging and inside there are no cracks, tears, mold, foreign matter.
2. Sort In total there are three: fine grinding, medium, large. The highest quality product is made of small fractions. This mass is pleasant to the taste, melts in the mouth.
3. Colour. The mass should be snow-white, as white as possible. Try to avoid multi-colored types of product. Such effectively decorate the dish, but have a huge amount of dyes and other harmful additives.
4. Country of origin. Useful delicacy is made in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam. The first country produces a finely ground product. Asian sell coarse grinding, it is cheaper, but tasteless.
5. If you are a woman and watch the figure, then check the percentage of fat in the composition. Different manufacturers in their own make up the proportions of ingredients.
6. Storage in bags recommended in a dry place, away from the sun.

Varieties and varieties

The food product, which is called coconut chips, is obtained by drying the pulp of the coconut, grinding it. The fibrous inner part is carefully processed on different graters, sifted through a sieve. White granules are obtained. They are classified as fine, medium and coarse grinding. In addition, the product can be roasted, sweetened. Fine granulation refers to the elite species. Frayed granules contain a greater amount of glucose, sucrose, fatty acids and from this have the best taste properties. International Classification:

• Coarse. Coarse granulated grinding is cheap, valued less than others.
• Medium. From granules of medium size, contains an increased amount of fat.
• Fine. The product of fine grinding, the highest quality and delicious.
• Flakes. It looks like small flakes.
• Fancy Shred. Also flakes, but larger.
• Chips. In the form of chips.

How to make coconut chips at home

Natural coconut product can be cooked at home without much effort. The fruit of the palm tree is sold all year round. Better, ripe and fresh nuts are brought between October and late December. In the supermarket or in the bazaar do this:

• Choose a ripe, hard fruit without cracks, mildew, stains.
• Carefully inspect the closed holes on the nut. They should not be wet.
• Check the freshness of the nut can, if well shake the fruit. Juice in it will loudly overflow.

Technology of chip extraction at home:

1. Make a hole in one of the eyes of the nut and drain the juice. You can drink it by inserting a straw into a coconut. Remove the top cover of the fiber can be, if you tap on the nut with a hammer and gradually throw away the shell. It is easiest to cut the nut in half, then it will not be difficult to get the flesh.
2. After the pulp is removed, take a vegetable grater and a deep plate. Rub the pieces with smooth movements, do not rush.
3. The blank can be used immediately or dried slightly. Try to squeeze moisture to the maximum. Marc can be drunk or added to dishes.
4. If the piece is too unsweetened, mix vanilla sugar or cinnamon to enhance the taste and then try to dry.

Cooking Application

More often the product is used for cooking. The additive decorates pastries, ice cream, cookies, cakes, crackers, desserts, sweets and cheese curds. It enhances the taste, but more often serves as a decoration element. You can make a side dish of coconut chips in savory salads, meat dishes. In combination with other spices, it gives a special flavor.

Coconut Recipes

Seasoning from coconut is used mainly for confectionery. The flesh is added to the inside of the sweet food - cakes, rolls, cakes, as a filling. It is also used for decoration, topping sweets. These white flakes can often be seen on the glaze of candy, candy bars, cheese curds. Below is a collection of popular homemade treats recipes that use coconut pulp.

• Time: 20-30 minutes.
• Servings: 4 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 g: 437 kcal.
• Purpose: for breakfast, for tea.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: easy.

Homemade oatmeal cookies will easily win the taste of the store. If you act according to the recipe, then the dessert with coconut chips turns out very tasty, fragrant. In addition, you can add nuts, raisins and other ingredients that you deem necessary. Oatmeal cookies with coconut chips are not only tasty, but also healthy.

Ingredients:

• oatmeal - 250 g;
• butter - 100 g;
• honey - 2 tbsp. l .;
• hot water - 2 tbsp. l .;
• soda - 1-2 tsp;
• flour - 250 g;
• coconut flakes - 100 g;
• sugar - 150 g

Cooking method:

1. Hot water extinguish soda. Melt the butter with honey and cool slightly. In a large saucepan, mix in flakes, flour, sugar and coconut.
2. Pour in butter with honey and a spoon of soda, mix to a uniform consistency.
3. Blind dough balls. If it sticks to your hands, add more flour.
4. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper. Balls of dough to grind on the surface.
5. Preheat oven and bake cookies for 15 minutes at 200 ° C.
6. Take out when a golden crust forms.
7. Cool on a baking sheet and serve with tea.

• Time: 15 minutes.
• Servings: 4-5 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 grams: 367 kcal.
• Purpose: to dessert.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: medium.

Light, airy and snow-white cake with a spectacular surface will be a great decoration to the dessert table. Its taste will definitely not leave indifferent any family member. Preparing a homemade dessert is simple, for its aesthetic and taste qualities, it is simply amazing due to the combination of coconut aroma and chocolate in a cream soaked in cakes.

Ingredients:

• sugar - 150 g;
• flour - 250 g;
• eggs - 2 pcs .;
• baking powder - 1 tsp;
• butter - 40 g;
• sour cream - 150 g;
• white chocolate bar;
• coconut chips - 100 g

Cooking method:

1. Stir eggs with sugar and a pinch of salt. Add flour, baking powder to the liquid.
2. Knead the dough thoroughly and leave in the fridge for 2 hours.
3. Then add the butter.
4. Divide the dough into six thin shortcakes and bake in the oven at 180 ° С - no more than 7 minutes are needed for cooking.
5. Whip cream with sour cream, add a bar of melted chocolate and coconut product.
6. Gently peremazhte each cake and gradually apply one to another.
7. Garnish with chips, fruit (optional) and leave to soak for 5 hours.

Cheesecakes

• Time: 20 minutes.
• Servings: 6 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 g: 200 kcal.
• Purpose: for breakfast.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: medium.

Lush, fragrant homemade cheese cakes with sour cream or honey - the best start to the day. This is the perfect breakfast option for adults and children. Surprisingly, coconut cheesecakes are very fond of kids. At the same time, the tropical ingredient does not interrupt the curd base, a touch of coconut only gives a pleasant smell, an original flavor to a familiar dish.

Ingredients:

• cottage cheese - 0.5 kg;
• sugar - 3 tbsp. l .;
• eggs - 2 pcs .;
• coconut shavings - 100 g;
• flour - 3 tbsp. l .;
• vegetable or sunflower oil - 6 tbsp. l ..

Cooking method:

1. Put sugar, cottage cheese in the dishes and break eggs. Mix thoroughly.
2. Add flour and chips, mix again.
3. The dough will be very sticky, leave it for 15 minutes. During this time, the flour and chips absorb moisture.
4. If the dough is still watery, add a little flour. But it is better to add coconut shavings - so cheesecakes will not be too hard.
5. Spread the dough into equal pieces and roll each in flour.
6. Heat the pan and lay out the cheesecakes.
7. Fry over medium heat until a ruddy crust forms. Do not forget to turn over.
8. Put the finished batch on baking paper so that excess oil comes out.
9. Serve with tea and honey.

Candy Rafaelo

• Time: 10-15 minutes.
• Servings: 5 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 g: 625 kcal.
• Purpose: to dessert.
• Cuisine: Italian.
• Difficulty: easy.

Sweets Rafaello will appeal to all lovers of sweets. Crispy shell, creamy almond filling and coconut chips give an amazing taste. Ready dessert from the store is very expensive. Comparable with him to taste, similar in composition candy of coconut can cook each housewife, if she finds out the recipe.

Ingredients:

• condensed milk - 0.5 cans;
• waffles with cream filling - 150 g;
• coconut shavings - 200 g;
• almonds - 25 pcs.

Cooking method:

1. Peel the nuts, leaving them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Then dry the almonds in a pan or in a microwave. Do not fry them too much.
2. Mix coconut, condensed milk and waffles to a uniform consistency. The goal is to get a plastic dough, in which you can hide almonds. If the mixture sticks to the hands, add more waffles or chips.
3. Roll a small circle and put a nut inside. Do it 25 times.
4. It should turn out 25-27 balls.
5. Put them on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 6 hours.
6. Serve with tea or coffee.

Roll without baking

• Time: 20 minutes.
• Servings: 3 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 g: 650 kcal.
• Purpose: to tea.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: easy.

A great recipe for those who want homemade sweets, but have no desire to mess with the oven. The recipe is simple, interesting. The combination of ingredients gives a light, airy taste. Delight the whole family with an unusual, tasty dessert. Chilled roll can be served with tea, cold drinks and even brandy.

Ingredients:

• cookies "Baked Milk" - 150 g;
• milk - 50 ml;
• liqueur or brandy - 2 tbsp. l .;
• cocoa powder - 3 tbsp. l .;
• coconut chips - 50 g;
• icing sugar - 50 g;
• butter - 40 g

Cooking method:

1. Grind cookies in a blender. Mix with cocoa, milk and liquor. Stir until smooth. It will be dough.
2. Separately, in a blender, mix butter, icing sugar, 2 tbsp. l water, coconut shavings. The mixture will serve as a cream.
3. Cover the surface with cling film. Spread the dough evenly. Apply a layer of cream on top. Using a film, roll the dough into a roll and wrap it in the same.
4. Leave in the fridge for 2 hours.
5. After chop the chocolate roll in medium slices.

Cottage cheese casserole

• Time: 30 minutes.
• Servings: 4 persons.
• Calorie dishes per 100 g: 270 kcal.
• Purpose: for breakfast, dessert.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: above average.

Simple and tender casserole, which will please everyone - the hostess, and loved ones. It is tastier than cheese cakes, although it has an identical list of ingredients. The finished dish can be eaten both cold and hot. Perfect for those who love tasty, healthy food, but do not want to spend hours in the kitchen. Any man will be able to make such a cake, not having skills in cooking.

Ingredients:

• cottage cheese - 0.5 kg;
• eggs - 2 pcs .;
• sugar - 3 tbsp. l .;
• semolina - 4 tbsp. l .;
• butter;
• breadcrumbs.

Cooking method:

1. First of all, preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
2. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, semolina in the same bowl. Then beat with a mixer.
3. Grease the baking dish with butter and sprinkle with grated breadcrumbs.
4. Put the curd dough in the form.
5. Insert the baking dish into the oven for 25 minutes.
6. Make sure the outer surface is well browned.
7. Remove the casserole, let it cool and serve with drinks.

Contraindications for use

The instructions for use are not found contraindications to the use of chips. It is considered a safe product in the diet. Individual intolerance to the components of the composition and an allergic reaction. People suffering from such a disease as diabetes mellitus, is contraindicated to eat coconut flakes in large quantities. This is due to the content of glucose, fructose, sucrose.

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Coconut chips are rich in oils and calories: per 100 g of coconut chips (copra), 65% are fats and 13-14% are proteins and carbohydrates.

Coconut pulp contains vitamins B, C and E.

Coconut improves digestion, supports the immune system, reduces the risk of heart and cancer, has antioxidant properties.

For the preparation of a drink, coconut chips are usually used, whipped in a shaker with milk. Used for making pastry as a filling, as well as for decorating cakes, rolls, cookies.

Coconut chips - calorie and properties. The benefits and harms of coconut chips

Calorie content: 592 kcal.

The energy value of the product Coconut chips (the ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates):

Squirrels:   13 years (~ 52 kcal) Fat:   65 g. (~ 585 kcal) Carbohydrates:   14 years old (~ 56 kcal)

Energy ratio (b | W | y): 9% | 99% | 9%

Coconut chips: properties

How much is coconut chips (average price per 1 kg.)?

Moscow and Moscow region. 185 p.

Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm tree, which belongs to the plants of the "palm" family. When they first saw these "shaggy" nuts, sailors from Portugal began to call them "Koko", which translated means "monkey". The home of the coconut palm is supposedly Malaysia or New Guinea, since no one can say for sure where and when this tropical tree first appeared.

Coconut palm is often called the "tree of life", and this is due to the fact that the fruits are used completely for a variety of purposes, not only in cooking, but also in the pharmaceutical field as a medicine.

Inside the walnut there is a liquid called coconut water or milk and white juicy pulp. So exactly this pulp knead, and then dried. In order to obtain coconut chips, it is subsequently carefully crushed. It should be noted that the properties of coconut chips are almost identical to the properties of fresh pulp. In this case, the caloric content of coconut chips is much higher and amounts to 592 kcal per 100 grams of substance.

In cooking, it is used for the preparation of confectionery products, both as a fragrant filling, and in decorating cookies, rolls and cakes. By the way, besides sweet dishes with coconut flakes, you can cook meat, salads and side dishes, significantly diversifying your diet and pampering your loved ones with non-standard food.

Coconut Chips

As for the benefits of coconut chips, here the opinions of scientists converge: due to the dietary fiber contained in it, it has the ability to perfectly clean the intestines from harmful toxins and slags. Even after it is saturated with water, its structure does not lose porosity, with which its purifying properties are connected.

The chemical composition of this product once again proves that the use of coconut chips is an indisputable fact. Coconut is rich in various macro and microelements, vitamins and beneficial substances, which together have an extremely positive effect on the human body. Lauric acid, which is part of it, helps to normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood, so when eating coconut chips, the risk of cardiovascular diseases is significantly reduced.

Coconut Chip Harm

The harm of coconut chips today can only affect if a person has an individual intolerance to coconut. Therefore, before the direct use of this product in food consultation of the doctor is necessary. If there is no predisposition to allergic reactions, you can safely enjoy this exotic nut.

The proportions of the product. How many grams?

  in 1 teaspoon 7 grams in 1 tablespoon 20 grams in 1 cup 140 grams

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Coconut shavings are not just Raffaello ...

Desserts with coconut, if you believe advertising, can deliver a truly heavenly delight. But coconut flakes in comparison with coconut oil (about the benefits of coconut oil on our website was somehow a separate article) or coconut milk (we also already wrote about it) are often underestimated. And in vain. Coconut shavings can improve digestion and cleanse the body.

Proper cleansing

Coconut chips inherit their vitamin-mineral composition from coconut pulp. It is able to turn on the body's immune forces, normalize cholesterol levels. Coconut chips are also useful for the cardiovascular system.

But its main value is unique dietary fiber. They serve as a soft scrub and an absorbent for the intestines. Coconut flakes, even when saturated with water, can absorb and remove toxins and slags from the human body.

Do not need words, prepare Raffaello

In Thai and Asian cuisine coconut is literally second bread. Coconut pulp is the main ingredient of many main dishes and soups. And coconut chips, mixed with chili powder, are a savory seasoning for many dishes, both savory and desserts.

In our country, coconut chips are more often used by confectioners. This is an excellent topping for baking, cakes and pastries. In stores you can find tinted coconut chips dyed with various dyes. With it you can easily decorate homemade desserts.

Coconut chips are included in the confectionery creams and fillings. On its basis, the hostess inventors came up with many recipes based on the popular sweets "Bounty" and "Raffaello". For example, take a can of condensed milk, 200 grams of chips and favorite nuts. Mix the condensed milk with chips, roll small balls into which we put a nut. Ready candies need to roll in coconut chips and cool in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Homemade "Raffaellas" are ready.

On an industrial scale ...

Coconut chips are made from the pulp of coconut, which is ground into flour. Then the raw material is dried at high temperature, cooled and sieved. The finest chips with a high fat content are considered the most valuable. It is marked as “fine”.

Variety “medium” - chips ground to medium consistency, also with good fat content. And finally, “coarse” is the cheapest variety, coconut flour most coarsely ground. The main producers of coconut chips are the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

... and in the home kitchen

Cooking coconut chips home elementary. Grate the pulp, then soak it in boiling water. After half an hour, squeeze the homemade coconut milk. "Cake" even a thin layer on a paper towel and let dry.

You can skip the stage with the preparation of milk. Just gently rub the pulp of the coconut and dry. Such chips will be even more fragrant and healthier.

Homemade well-dried coconut chips can be stored for about a year. The main thing - to keep it in a tightly closed jar. Such a product is more useful and fragrant shop chips.

In the store - for coconut

Proper coconut chips come from fresh and ripe walnut. How to choose a coconut? To start, inspect the fruit externally. It should not have cracks, dents, especially mold. Special attention - to the eyes of the coconut (three closed holes at the base). They should not be wet.

The second rule - coconut should gurgle. Shake the nut, and if it is fresh, you will hear the coconut juice poured inside. At the same time, evaluate the weight of the fruit - a good, non-empty coconut should not be too light.

Getting to the flesh without injury

First, drain the coconut juice. To do this, pierce with a knife (a screwdriver or a spoon handle) one of the eyes and drain all the liquid through the hole. Armed with a hammer, start tapping on the "ribs" and the body of the nut. Just take care of your fingers! Coconut should crack. Remove the exfoliated areas and continue to beat the fruit until you can clear it.

Another option is to cut the empty coconut with a nail file for metal. Then remove the pulp from the halves with a knife. If it is hard and badly separated - a bad sign. So you got a green nut - most likely you did not follow our advice from the previous paragraph.

Remember, the opened coconut is not stored for more than 2 days, even in the cold. Cleaned - eat right away. Or cook shavings.

Coconut flakes are a food product in the form of white granulated cereals, obtained by processing the pulp of the kosoo nuts.

In the process of its creation, the coconut pulp is turned into flour, subjected to drying under the influence of high temperatures. Dried and partially cooled flour is sifted through a sieve and packaged.

Properly cooked chips retain the delicate taste of the fruit of the coconut palm.

The main importers of this product are the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

The particle size of coconut chips is directly dependent on the frequency of the sieve through which the coconut flour is passed. Thus, it is customary to allocate three grades of chips. The least valuable is the coarse variety - coarse shavings. The “medium” variety is a high-fat, unsweetened medium-ground shavings. And, finally, the elite and most expensive recognized grade «fine» - granulated, unsweetened, finely grated chips, having high levels of fat content.

An interesting fact is that the caloric content of coconut chips is much higher than the caloric content of the original product, that is, the coconut pulp, and averages 600 Kcal per 100 grams of product.

Coconut shavings are among the products that can be easily prepared at home.

First you need to choose a quality raw material - ripe coconut. A good coconut does not have cracks and fairties on the outside. You should also make sure that it is hard and free of liquid leakage or the smell of fermentation. Despite the fact that coconuts are available on store shelves almost year-round, it is important to know that the “selling season” of ripe nuts begins in October and ends in the month of December.

The fruit cutting stage begins with the removal of the outer hairline. Before chopping a nut, you should remove the milk from it. You can do this as follows: at the base of the nut, find one of the dark specks (eyes) and make a small hole in it with the tip of a knife. Insert a straw into the hole and drink coconut milk.

After removing the liquid, the coconut should be chopped. For these purposes, you can use a small hammer.

Extracted pieces of coconut pulp must be grated, taking care that the resulting chips are homogeneous. After rubbing, the chips are lightly dried, laid out on a flat dish.

Vanilla sugar is often added to homemade coconut chips to sweeten a little and give it extra flavor.

Finished coconut chips should be stored in a cool place with low humidity and no odor.

The fruits of coconut palm are used not only in cooking, but also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

The main industry of coconut chips is cooking, or rather, confectionery production. Often it is added to cakes, cookies, cheese curds, sweet rolls, muesli, cakes, chocolate bars and candy bars. In addition, used as a filling or decoration. Coconut chips are sprinkled with icing on cakes, ice cream and sweets or decorated with other sweet desserts.

Composition and useful properties

In addition, coconut chips supply our bodies with vitamins E, B and C, as well as calcium, sodium, potassium and iron.

Often, coconut chips are used in urology or used as an antiviral and antifungal agent. It has a beneficial effect on the organs of vision and is indicated for earache.

It is proved that lauric acid, which is part of the chemical composition of this confectionery additive, reduces cholesterol and serves as a preventive measure for cancer.

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Coconut: useful properties of the nut in medicine and cooking

Coconut:   useful properties of this nut while we are little familiar. And let this overseas guest is no longer a wonder for our stalls, for the most part we perceive it only as a fruit, the chips of which are used to decorate delicacies, and its milk or oil is often seen as part of many cosmetic skin care products. The taste of this nut is quite unusual and at the same time pleasant, and how useful is this product?

Where did this coconut come from?

The first to see these nuts were Portuguese sailors, and for their “shaggy” they called these fruits “coco,” which means “monkey”. No one can say for sure that it is the birthplace of coconut palms, it is assumed that they first appeared in Malaysia and New Guinea.

In many countries, coconut palm is called the tree of life, and is used for a variety of purposes, and this is not only about nuts, but also about wood and bark. Coconuts are used not only in cooking, but also in medicine.

Actually, coconuts are not nuts, and such a name is not found in botany. The fruit of the coconut palm tree is called pitted, as is the peach, plum and cherry inside the coconut has a stone, and on top of it is covered with a leathery layer.

We will not be mistaken if we call coconuts seeds of palm trees, a thick porous shell confirms this, as a result of which the walnut can easily move across the sea until it “finds” fertile ground to germinate.

The coasts of many tropical countries are thickly dotted with coconut palms, nuts fall from them into the water and begin their long journey across the ocean - perhaps that is how they once spread to the islands and coastal zones of neighboring tropical countries. The indigenous inhabitants of many of the islands of the Pacific Ocean live and thrive precisely because of the coconut: they not only use it for food, but also sell it to other countries.

What is coconut juice?

Unripe fruits that are no longer than 5 months contain juice - coconut water. This cool clear liquid has a sour-sweet taste, it is rich in nutrients and is able to quench thirst well. As the fruit ripens, the juice accumulates fat, which gradually turns into coconut milk - this sweet-smelling white emulsion then becomes even thicker, and eventually turns into pulp. On our shelves, you can often buy ripe coconut, which has almost no liquid inside.

Coconut Chips   - This is a product of processing coconut pulp (see photo), which is very often used in the preparation of various baking, and sometimes even meat and side dishes.

Coconut chips can be obtained easily: fresh coconut is cleaned, coconut milk is poured, and then all the pulp is scraped. It is thoroughly kneaded and then dried in the sun. Only then can you begin to grind it. The calorie content of finished coconut chips comes out much higher than that of fresh coconut pulp.

An interesting fact is that coconut pulp and coconut milk is quite often used not only in cooking, but also in some other branches of human activity, for example, in perfumery, medicine and cosmetology. Coconut is a unique product that can be useful with all its components.

Benefit and harm

The benefits of coconut chips are very mixed. Opinions diverge, however, many believe that coconut chips are endowed with a very useful feature: due to the special dietary fibers that are formed during the drying of the pulp, coconut chips can help the body get rid of toxins that have accumulated inside, as well as eliminate wastes. In addition, the composition of coconut chips contains a large number of trace elements and vitamins, thanks to which the immune system and the organism as a whole are strengthened.

Organic acids, which are also present in coconut chips, help lower cholesterol   in human blood. This greatly reduces the possibility of cardiovascular diseases.

The harm of coconut chips is minimal. Contraindications to its use should be considered only to those who are allergic to coconut. All the rest with reasonable use can not worry about their health.

Cooking coconut chips at home

Coconut shavings bought in stores probably contain a large amount of flavors and harmful additives, the use of which adversely affects the human body. That is why it is advisable to make coconut chips yourself at home. It is not so difficult! So, for the implementation of the plan, first of all, you need a fresh coconut.

To begin, the coconut must be peeled, after which it should be split into two parts. This should be done as follows:

1. Put a terry towel on your arm to avoid injury.
2. Then find a sharp hatchet or sturdy knife with a thick sharp blade.
3. After that, take the coconut in your left hand, putting it on a towel, and mark the dotted line along the center of the nut along which you will split it.
4. In order to properly split the coconut, the dotted line needs to be drawn not across the fibers, but across. Thus, splitting a coconut at home will be easier.
5. Now gently, but strongly strike the hatchet on the intended line. Immediately, the coconut will not crack, so rotate it in your hand and beat along the marked line.
6. Be careful, as the appearance of cracks from the coconut will begin to leak milk. If it is useful to you in the preparation of dishes, then make sure that it flows into a pre-cooked container.
7. After you split the coconut, place both halves in front of you on the table. Half done.

Now you are very useful special device with which you can easily cook coconut chips at home. You can see it in the photo. If such a device could not be found, then the usual fine grater will also work.

If you use a special device for making coconut chips at home, then it is very easy to use. You only need to take half a coconut in your left hand and lean it against the blades of a typewriter. Then you should rotate the handle of the device until you get the required amount of coconut chips.

If you use a grater, you first need to get the coconut pulp from the shell with a knife. Only after that you can begin to rub it on the grater. To facilitate the process, leave half the coconut in the sun for a while, the flesh will dry out a bit and it will be easier to work with it.

When the coconut shavings are ready, you can arrange them in bags and put them in a dark place until needed.

Cooking Application

There are a large number of recipes that use coconut chips as the main ingredient. Also, coconut chips are often decorated with pastries and other dishes.

If you have a large amount of coconut chips, but you do not know what can be cooked from it, then our article will be useful to you. Cookies, cakes and pies, muffins, cakes, sweets, cream, buns, rolls, cakes and biscuits can be made from dough with coconut flakes. Also, coconut chips are often used in meat and fish dishes to diversify the taste of everyday food.

If you have coconut chips, then you can experiment and add it to any other dish. Do not limit your imagination, and perhaps you will invent a new culinary masterpiece!

Coconut flakes are one of the most common delicacies in our country. Studies have shown that exotic nut chips are not only tasty, but also carry a lot of useful properties. But is this really so and who should not use coconut shavings?

How to get coconut chips?

The question of the production of coconut chips interests many. But there is no secret in this, and the process of making this delicacy cannot be called complex. Coconut chips are made from coconut pulp (the white inside of the nut). To get the cherished pulp, the nut is divided into parts and, having received the basis for coconut chips, sent for processing.

The pulp is subjected to grinding (coarse, medium, fine). After grinding, the particles go through a drying step until it is completely solidified.

The final stage of production is the passage of chips through a sieve, due to which the product is packaged in accordance with the fine, medium or coarse grinding.

The beneficial properties of coconut chips

Despite the fact that coconut chips are processed and dried, it still retains all the benefits of coconut pulp. The most useful properties of coconut chips can be noted:

· Stabilizes the bowels

Coconut chips, thanks to its structure, perfectly cleanses the intestines and removes all toxins and slags from it.

· Strengthens immunity

This delicacy is rich in vitamins and trace elements.

· Prevention of atherosclerosis

Coconut chips, at the heart of their energy composition, are fats. But due to the absence of cholesterol in the coconut pulp, coconut chips are excellent for preventing atherosclerosis.

· Stimulation of the nervous system

Due to the high content of nutrients coconut chips improves concentration, memory, and also improves mood and relieves stress.

· It has antiviral properties.

· Helps in the treatment of helminthiasis

Coconut chips contain a lot of useful vitamins and minerals. These include: vitamins C, B, E, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, potassium, manganese, fluorine and iron.

The treat also contains fiber, which has a positive effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract and stabilizes the metabolism. Moreover, coconut chips are great for vegetarians, as they do not contain components of animal origin and are rich in substances useful for the human body: glucose, fructose, sucrose.

What harm can coconut chips do to human health?

Any useful product has a number of contraindications. But coconut chips have only one drawback - a possible allergic reaction. This side effect of consumption is inherent in all products of plant origin, but rarely occurs solely due to individual intolerance. People who are allergic to coconuts should refrain from eating dried chips of this nut.

Also, coconut shavings are not recommended for children under one year of age to eat, due to the high content of fat in it. With regard to the use of coconut shavings during weight loss, then this should be done very carefully, because in 100 grams of the product is approximately 600 kilocalories. It can be concluded that coconut chips are quite high-calorie products and their uncontrolled use can negatively affect the shape.

Coconut chips during pregnancy and lactation: useful or harmful?

Coconut chips - a storehouse of nutrients and vitamins. If a woman during pregnancy or lactation is not observed individual intolerance to the fruit of the coconut, then this product will bring only benefit for the expectant mother.

During pregnancy, as in the period of lactation, it is not only not prohibited, but it is recommended to use the fruits of the coconut palm: coconuts, coconut oil and milk. Coconut shavings are no exception, because they saturate the body and breast milk of the mother with useful trace elements that help the baby in early development.

But it should be noted that during breastfeeding, such a useful product should be consumed no more than 30 grams per day, so as not to cause an allergic reaction in the child. It is also recommended to monitor the baby’s body, and, noticing an allergy, immediately eliminate coconut chips from the mother’s diet, and consult a pediatrician for advice.

How to choose the most useful and tasty coconut chips?

By the choice of coconut chips should be approached wisely. Manufacturers often save on the production of the product, so you should pay attention to the following factors:

1. Type of grinding

2. chip size

3. Mark of quality

Coconut chips are fine, medium and coarse. The best is finely ground chips. On the product of medium and coarse grinding, manufacturers save and in the end, instead of tasty and melting in the language of chips, you can get dry and tasteless dust.

It is necessary to pay attention to the size of chips. Often this product is sold packaged in transparent bags, so it’s easy to estimate the size of the particles. Despite the fact that manufacturers indicate the type of grinding on the package, they still can mix different types with each other.

With regard to quality, then you need to prefer, of course, higher. Virtually every manufacturer indicates on the packaging of coconut chips its quality (fine - the highest, medium - medium, coarse - low quality).

Coconut chips at home

Of course, the modern market is teeming with various producers of coconut chips, but what could be more delicious than a homemade, self-made delicacy?

By cooking homemade coconut chips should be taken seriously, because the delicious and fragrant chips will only come from fresh and good coconut. It is necessary to pay attention that there were no damages and mold on the coconut, the “eyes” of the nut were dry, the fruit gurgled when tapped and was not too light.

After purchasing a suitable nut, you can start cooking coconut chips. This will require:

· Break the coconut and clean out all the pulp;

· The resulting coconut pulp should be washed in water and dried;

· Pour 350 ml boiling water over coconut dust and leave for 40 minutes;

· Lay dried cake in a thin layer on a baking sheet and send to the oven for 1 hour at 50 degrees. It is better to leave the oven door open and stir the dust periodically;

· Remove from oven and let cool.

So quickly and simply you can make a healthy supplement to meat, salad, bakery products and sweets.

In conclusion, it should be noted that coconut chips - a tasty and healthy product that will decorate any dish.

The fruits of coconut palms, also called nuts, are a popular and widespread food in Southeast Asia, Brazil and Sri Lanka. Basically it is from there around the world that these fruits are exported. The white shell and coconut juice that are inside the walnut shell are suitable for food.

The flesh can be eaten fresh as well as minced and dried. It is customary to use it in cooking and to prepare cosmetics from it. Like any vegetable food product, dry coconut pulp has both benefits for the body and some contraindications. Let's take a closer look at what this exotic nut is.

Coconut shavings

As already mentioned, coconut chips are small white granules obtained after grinding the edible flesh of coconut palm nuts. The size of the particles depends on the size of the grater holes on which the product is ground.
   After that, the granules are dried at high temperatures, cooled and sieved. Now the white granular powder is ready for use.

It has a very delicate, pleasant taste, which will enhance the taste of any dish, and will give a unique flavor to cosmetic products.

Examination of the composition

The white crushed inside of the nut retains all the benefits inherent in the raw flesh of the fruit. It contains a lot of sucrose and fructose, unsaturated fatty acids. A large amount of vitamins, as well as many minerals and trace elements.

Due to the rich composition of vitamins and minerals, this product can rightly be considered one of the best to get enough of it and replenish energy costs.

Presence of vitamins

  If we consider in detail, then 100 grams of this powder contains such vitamins (in mg):

• vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.066;
• vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.02;
• vitamin B3 or PP (Niacin) - 0.54;
• vitamin B4 (choline) - 12.1;
• vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) - 0.3;
• vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - 0.054;
• vitamin B9 (folic acid) - 0.026;
• vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 3.3;
• vitamin E (tocopherol) - 0,24;
• vitamin K (phylloquinone) - 0.0002.

Did you know? In the southern regions of Thailandfruits of coconut palms harvestedtrained macaques. They climb to the very tops of the trees, tear down the fruits and throw them down, each time going down to get a portion of delicacy from their master. Each monkey is able to tear up to 1000 coconuts per day.

Minerals

Also, granules from coconut pulp are rich in micro and macronutrients.

Macronutrients (in mg):

• potassium - 356
• calcium - 14
• magnesium - 32
• sodium - 20
• phosphorus - 113

  Trace elements (mg):

• iron - 2.43
• manganese - 1.5
• copper - 0,435
• selenium - 0.01
• zinc - 1.1

Calories

There are 600 kilocalories per 100 grams of dry powder, which is almost twice as much as in fresh coconut fruit pulp. Therefore, it is not in vain that coconut chips are considered a nutritious product.

Proteins fats carbohydrates

The energy value per 100 g of the product is (in g):

• Protein - 13.0
• Fat - 65.0
• Carbohydrates - 14.0

What is the use of coconut chips

Given the rich availability of useful components of this product, we can conclude that the benefits of its use by man are enormous.
  Due to the fact that the chips contain dietary fiber, there is an effective cleansing of the intestines from toxins and toxins, which simultaneously increases the overall immunity and improves health.

    Due to its antioxidant action, it is effective as a dietary supplement for colds, flu, ear pain and vision problems.

The presence of lauric acid in this coconut product helps to normalize the level of cholesterol in the blood cells, reduce the risk of cancer and diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

For individuals who regularly use coconut granules in cooking, an increase in activity and performance is observed, attention concentration and memory improve.

Did you know? Coconut shavings serve as a substrate for plants, because its antibacterial effect protects the roots of seedlings from diseases and dangerous pests. After 5 years of use, it can not be removed, but simply left as fertilizer.

Regularly eating chips, you can significantly improve metabolism. It is also capable of wound healing and has antibacterial properties.

Nutritionists, as well as doctors, claim that the inclusion of coconut granules in the diet gives a positive result with their moderate use: one hundred or two hundred grams per week for adults, and up to one hundred grams for children (from 3 years of age).

For children

As already mentioned, dried coconut pulp in the form of granules is not contraindicated in children.

In this case, coconut can be considered an exception. Moreover, in regions where coconut palms grow, it is even recommended for pregnant women to drink coconut milk.
   As for chips, pregnant women, before and after childbirth, can and should be added to their diet. The presence of mineral salts and vitamins in it, as well as lauric acid, will positively affect the health of the mother and her baby, strengthening the immune system and increasing resistance to fungi and infections.

   Vitamin B4 (choline) protects cells from destruction, will support a woman’s liver and nervous system, which are overloaded. Potassium is able to regulate blood pressure, support the heart.

Other cases

Interestingly, in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the use of coconut products in minimal quantities is not contraindicated. They can be added to low-fat yoghurts and cottage cheese casseroles.
   If a person has not exacerbated chronic pancreatitis or other diseases of the pancreas, occurring in a mild form, then the use of coconut granules in a moderate dose is quite acceptable.

The reason for this may be the presence of proteins and vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids and mineral salts, which help restore the normal action of the pancreas.

If pancreatitis is in acute form, then you need to exclude this product from the diet because of the presence in it of a huge amount of carbohydrates and vegetable fats, which contribute to the exacerbation of the disease.

   In gastritis and gastric ulcer, indications and contraindications are similar, as in chronic pancreatitis.

The only thing that can be added is that due to the antibacterial effect of coconut and products from it, the conditions for these ailments are facilitated, since they have the ability to normalize the intestinal microflora.

An unequivocal contraindication for gastritis and pancreatitis, especially for those who have been diagnosed with fructose intolerance.

Harm and contraindications

With good health and good health, the harm from coconut chips can only be for people who have intolerance to this product. Also a contraindication is sometimes the presence of allergic reactions and exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
  In any of these cases, it is better to consult with your doctor if you can eat this exotic product.

Rules for the selection of the finished product

Chopped coconut can be purchased at any store that sells food. It is better to buy it in a transparent wrapper so that you can better view the contents.

Be sure to check the expiration date. Typically, the shelf life of sealed packaging does not exceed 12 months.

Did you know? Coconuts are an unlimited source of biodiesel for cars. So uhcologically clean fuel serves   a worthy alternative to gasoline and diesel fuel that are harmful to the environment.

How to get chips at home

  This is the product that is not difficult to cook in the home kitchen. For this we need several actions:

• choose quality coconut in the store;
• remove juice from it;
• peel off the outer shell and remove the pulp, which is then rubbed on a grater;
• dry or use immediately.

Consider each stage more closely.

Choosing a coconut

Choosing a quality coconut in the store is easy. You need to choose hard nuts, without cracks, drips, rot stains, mold or mechanical damage.
  After making the right choice, the fetus needs to be shaken, listening to whether the liquid is splashing inside. Then you need to pay attention to the three closed holes ("eyes") at one of the ends of the nut. They, too, should not be any flaw, they must be completely dry.

Chip extraction process

After a successful selection of coconut, you need to drain its liquid contents - coconut milk. To do this, carefully punch a hole in the nut in one of the "eyes". Usually one of them, which is closer to the top of the fruit, is soft to the touch.
   Using a sharp knife, carefully hole the nut and drain the liquid into the prepared container, then strain it through a sieve. Juice is used at its discretion.

The second stage will be sawing with a sharp knife a hard coconut peel around the entire circumference of the nut - this will facilitate its removal. Or you can remove the top layer by gently tapping the fruit with a hammer. Delaminated areas are easily removed.

After that, remove the white contents and rub it on a grater. It is necessary to rub smoothly, slowly, so that the chip structure is homogeneous. If there is a food processor with a suitable nozzle, this will simplify the task.
   The obtained granules can be immediately added to dishes, or they can be dried and used later.

How much and in what conditions can coconut chips be stored

This product should be stored in a cool and dry place, where direct sunlight does not fall, in individual packaging. It is desirable that the chips are not in contact with the seasonings, as it has the ability to absorb odors.

From this it will not spoil, but will no longer have its own delicate peculiar smell. It is best to pour the finished product in a glass container and close the airtight lid. Shelf life under all conditions - up to a year.

What can be done and where coconut chips are used

It is mainly used by confectioners in baking various cakes, rolls, cakes, cookies, and also in the form of a tender filling. It can decorate desserts, sweets and ice cream in the form of powder. It is also added in the preparation of cheese.

Sometimes this product is added to salads, in the preparation of meat dishes. Thanks to coconut flakes, these dishes acquire an exquisite taste and aroma.

Culinary masterpieces

As already mentioned, this white powder can give a unique taste to even simple cooking dishes, which makes them become true masterpieces of culinary excellence. For example, like this ordinary apple pie. Here is one of the recipes.

  For apple pie you will need:

• some pieces of any;
• 1 cup of sugar;
• 1 cup flour;
• 100 g (1 cup) grated coconut;
• 200 g butter;
• 2-4 eggs;
• 7 g of soda (1 tsp.);
• 20 ml (3 tsp.) Lemon juice;
• 2 tbsp. Spoons with a slide of icing sugar.

  Cooking:

1. Mix eggs with sugar, then rub with butter, add lemon juice, gradually pour flour mixed with soda, and three-quarters glass of chips.
2. Separately, 2-3 apples, stir in the dough and shift to the baking sheet.
3. Top sliced ​​slices of apples.
4. Bake for three quarters of an hour.
5. Shortly before the end of the baking, powder the cake with icing sugar and the rest of the chips.

Coconut based masks

Coconut products are successfully used in cosmetology.

   They contain almost all the vitamins B, also P, C, which have a beneficial effect on the skin of the face and neck. Antioxidants, as well as fatty acids, serve as UV protection, eliminate dry skin.

Did you know? During the Second World War   doctors used coconut milk as a blood substitute for wounded soldierswhen not enough of her rare IV group.

This product is part of the popular skin masks. Coconut powder with the addition of lemon juice, essential oils, honey, egg yolk and sour cream will make the skin velvety, cleanse and give nourishment. The chips themselves can also be used without additional ingredients.

Here are some simple options for masks.

With honey for tired skin   We take a quarter cup of the prepared powder and rub with one Art. spoon of warm honey. Apply to the T-zone, gently massaging. Leave for a quarter of an hour. Wash off with water.

With chamomile for any skin   1 tsp dry mix with 3 tsp. sour cream and 1 tsp. grated fruit and apply for a quarter of an hour on the face. Wash off with water.

Nutritious banana mask for any skin   Mix 1 tbsp. l white granules and 1/5 part of mashed. It is permissible to dilute with coconut juice, if the mixture is thick. Apply gruel to cleansed skin. Keep 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

Coconut shavings and slimming

Although this product is caloric in itself, with its help you can stick to a low-carb diet, which contributes to weight loss. It contains a very valuable fat - lauric acid, can be a source of valuable fuel.

This fat works in a very original way in terms of losing weight: the calories it contains help overcome a sluggish, tired state, while increasing the activity and energy that is needed to burn those calories. That is why the "right" fats are very good for the body. This is the first.

SecondlyCoconut products are beneficial for the thyroid gland, which affects the body's fat burning. If it functions normally, effective weight loss is guaranteed.
Third moment   The benefits of using chips are that, including grated coconut in your diet, the feeling of hunger will decrease, and the feeling of fullness will come faster. It is noteworthy that any diet for dropping excess weight, which includes this product, can be carried by the body much easier.

Useful chips

Interestingly, some dry products in a crushed form are always prepared by man. Already in the Middle Ages, products such as fish, which were made from dry sea or river fish, were popular.

They could be taken with them on trips, hikes, to make of them stocks, which often saved people from starvation times. Today, the food industry also offers a variety of seafood in dried and salted form.

Tuna fish

The meat of this fish is very useful.
Regularly eating it, you can avoid cancer. Omega-3 fatty acid contained in it regulates the level of cholesterol and blood sugar, has a beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels and eyesight.

Tuna chips are added to the first and second dishes as a seasoning, and rolls are also made with it.

Squid

Important! If frozen squids are used to make chips, they need to be quickly thawed under running water and immediately get out of it. This saves a greater amount of useful and nutrients.

The value of squid for a person is no less high, due to the presence of copper, iodine, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc, sodium and other minerals in them.
  There are B vitamins, also vitamin C, saturated fats and amino acids, as well as protein, superior in quality to milk, fish and meat. In dry and crushed squid, all this is almost completely preserved.

As can be seen from all the above, chopped and dried products in the form of coconut chips, or fish products, can be a good ingredient in cooking, cosmetology, and even in dietary foods.

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