Thursday, December 22, 2011

DID YOU KNOW THAT? Coconut in Philippine

Granulated Cuts Desiccated Coconut

Red V granulated coconut is the shredded and dried white meat of fresh and mature coconuts, possessing the natural taste, flavor and aroma of fresh wholesome coconut. This product range is sifted into medium, fine and extra fine sizes, and are generally used in the manufacture of confectionery products, mueslis, granolas, cookies and other baked products. >>


Special Cuts Desiccated Coconut

Red V special cut coconut is the shredded and dried white meat of fresh and mature coconuts, possessing the natural taste, flavor and aroma of fresh wholesome coconut. These cuts consist of fancy shred, flake, regular chip and thick chip shapes. They are generally used as toppings for such baked items as specialty cakes and doughnuts, as an ingredient in breakfast cereal, trail and snack mixes, and as an ingredient in batters for fried and baked products. >>


Toasted Coconut

These Red V products are supplied in the same format as above but in unsweetened form, as may be required in some applications. A specialty product in this category is toasted unsweetened thick chip, as an ingredient for breakfast cereals and trail mixes, and light toasted medium for some ice cream applications. >>


Toasted Sweetened Coconut

Red V and Tropical brand toasted coconut are made using the famous Red V brand desiccated coconut, mixed with sugar and salt and toasted to the desired color and moisture. The natural flavor and aroma of coconut are evident in this sweet and crisp product. Toasted coconut cuts available are flake, medium, macaroon, and fancy. >>


Sweetened Coconut

Red V sweetened products consist of various Red V brand granulated and special cuts mixed with sugar, water, propylene glycol (a humectant) and salt. The natural flavor and aroma of coconut are evident in this moist and tender product, blended to customers' specific needs. Red V sweetened coconut products are packed in retail sizes, foodservice and industrial packs and are generally used as ingredients in home, foodservice and industrial baking applications. >>