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QuestionHow can dried coconut be used in making coconut oil?Community AnswerMost dry coconut powder sold in the market will already have its oils removed by centrifuging. Even if you manage to find coconut powder which still has the oil, it will require industrial equipment (a centrifuge).
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QuestionCan I dry the coconut in direct sunlight? Any side effects of this method?Community AnswerYou can but the sun's UV rays will "remove" most of the nutritional value.
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QuestionI live in the tropics and am surrounded by coconut trees. I need to dry them for making oil. When and how is the best technique for picking and storing to dry?Community AnswerYou can't get oil out of dried coconuts, they need to be spun in a centrifuge within a few hours of picking and opening. Ripe opened coconut goes bad very quickly in tropical heat, it needs to be shredded and spun as soon as possible. You can use the shredded coconut to dry out afterward for desserts, etc., but it won't have any oils left after going through the centrifuge.
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QuestionCan I use the freshly grated coconut in baking without going through the drying process?Community AnswerYes and no, it depends on the recipe your using. The moisture content in the shreds could ruin the recipe unless the moisture has been balanced out.
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