Desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut

1. Application:
         Desiccated coconut - DC are used as raw materials in the food processing industry, confectionery or food directly to additional fat foods ... is preferred in many countries around the world.
         - The base of the product:
               + Food processing industry.
               + Industrial production candy.
               + Food used in households.
         - Standard quality products:
              a) Physical Indicators:
                    Shape: granular.
                    Color: pure white, not yellow and seeds.
                    Taste: The aroma and sweetness characteristic of coconut, no odor.
                    Moisture: 3% max.
                    Oil content: 63% (± 2%)
                    Fine grade ASTM: 14 x 35 mesh (1:40 - 0,35mm)
                    Medium grade ASTM: 8 x 18 mesh (2:38 - 1,00mm)
              b) Chemical Indicators:
                    F.F.A (Free Fatty Acid): 0.2% max
                    SO2: 50 ppm max
                    Free from Foreign matter.
                    Free from bacteria as E. coli, Salmonella, Aflatoxin.
         - Uniqueness, competitive superiority of the product:
             Decades ago, Desiccated Coconut is produced by manual methods. With this method has the advantage that equipment investment cost is low, but the quality of the product is not stable in moisture, color, flavor ... so dependent on skilled workers, is not guaranteed to be microbiological Criteria for the frequent contact with the hands of the workers, it is difficult to be sold in export markets.
             Want to products with stable quality, standards of food safety, product can be stored long-term in stock ...; Manufacturers need a process of advanced production technology, production equipment line must be continuous and closed from the first stage to the end.
             Currently, Desiccated Coconut provided stability in many regions of the world