SWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUt

Posted by Sindhi Crawford (268 days ago)

does anyone know how to make sweetened cocounut, they sell the regular one in the stores but ive never come across the sweet version.

some of my recipes require it and i dont know where to buy it from or how to make it myself.

any suggestions....

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Claire (267 days ago)

This post took me back to my childhood and making coconut ice! Too sweet for me now...

I think your recipes must be from the US. The sweetened stuff is made by adding sugar (and preservatives) during the processing so I'm not sure how you can make in your yourself unless you take one fresh coconut...

You could try using desiccate coconut and add a little more sweetener to the recipe although, as US sweetened coconut is 'wetter' than desiccated coconut, the result might be drier. Alternatively make a sugar solution and leave it soaking it that; it would probably need to be used asap as there's nothing to keep the dried sugar on the coconut.

Perhaps also give Gateway a call; it sells US products so it might have it there.

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Posted by silopanna (267 days ago)

Repulse Bay Welcome has Baker's sweetened "Angel flake" coconut in their baking supplies section. It's in a dark blue bag.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Claire (264 days ago)

Saw bags of the stuff in Citysuper IFC - Western Family brand for $12.

Looks like you'll be able to make your recipes easily!

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Posted by Sindhi Crawford (254 days ago)

havent had a chance to get it yet, but thank you all for the information.

(I am based in Hong Kong)