Razlika izmedju rendanog kokosa, sušenog sitno rendanog kokosa, kokosovih pahuljica i kokosovog brašna? (The difference between grated coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut flakes and coconut flour?)

 1.  Rendani kokos (en. grated coconut) 

Opšti naziv za kokosovo meso koje je izrendano.

Karakteristike:

 - može biti svež ili sušen

 - može biti sitniji ili krupniji

 - sadrži prirodnu masnoću kokosa

 - može imati malo vlage (ako nije potpuno sušen).

Upotreba:

- kolači

- poslastice

- slana jela

- kokosovo mleko

 2. Sušeni sitno rendani kokos (en. desiccated coconut) 

Posebno obrađen kokos koji je veoma sitno izrendan i potpuno osušen.

Karakteristike:

- veoma sitna struktura

- skoro bez vlage

- lagan i rastresit

- duže traje jer je suv

Upotreba:

- kolači i filovi

- kokos kuglice

- posip za kolače

- domaće kokosovo mleko

Napomena:

Najčešće se koristi u poslastičarstvu.

 3. Kokosove pahuljice (en. coconut flakes) 

Veći, tanki listići kokosa.

Karakteristike:

- krupni komadi

- često blago hrskavi

- mogu biti sirovi ili tostirani

- zadržavaju više prirodne teksture kokosa.

Upotreba:

- dekoracija kolača

- granola

- musli

- grickalice

- salate i slana jela

 4. Kokosovo brašno (en. coconut flour) 

Fino mleven prah dobijen od kokosove pulpe nakon ceđenja kokosovog mleka.

Karakteristike:

- veoma sitno i suvo

- sadrži mnogo vlakana

- ima manje masti od rendanog kokosa

- upija mnogo tečnosti

Upotreba:

- peciva

- palačinke ili americke palacinke

- kolači

- bezglutensko pečenje

Napomena:

Ne može se koristiti kao zamena za rendani kokos jer ima potpuno drugačiju strukturu i ponašanje u receptima.

Ukratko poređenje

1. Rendani kokos (en. grated coconut)

Opšti naziv, može biti različite veličine i vlažnosti.

2. Sušeni sitno rendani kokos (en. desiccated coconut)

Vrlo sitan, potpuno suv rendani kokos.

3. Kokosove pahuljice (coconut flakes)

Krupni listići kokosa, više dekorativni i hrskavi.

4. Kokosovo brašno (en. coconut flour)

Fino mleven kokos sa puno vlakana, koristi se kao brašno.

 1. Grated coconut 

General name for shredded coconut meat.

Characteristics: 

- can be fresh or dried 

- it can be smaller or larger 

- contains natural coconut oil 

- may have a little moisture (if not completely dried).

Using:

- plain cakes

- treats

- salty dishes

- coconut milk

 2. Desiccated coconut (dried finely grated coconut) 

Specially processed coconut that is very finely grated and completely dried.

Characteristics:

- very fine structure

- almost without moisture

- light and loose

- lasts longer because it is dry

Using:

- cakes and fillings

- coconut balls

- sprinkles for cakes

- homemade coconut milk

Note:

It is most often used in confectionery.

 3. Coconut flakes 

Larger, thin coconut flakes.

Characteristics:

- large pieces

- often slightly crunchy

- they can be raw or toasted

- retain more of the natural coconut texture.

Using:

- cake decoration

- granola

- muesli

- snacks

- salads and salty dishes

 4. Coconut flour 

Finely ground powder obtained from coconut pulp after squeezing coconut milk.

Characteristics:

- very fine and dry

- contains a lot of fiber

- has less fat than grated coconut

- absorbs a lot of liquid

Using:

- pastries

- pancakes and crepes 

- plain cakes

- gluten-free baking

Note:

It cannot be used as a substitute for grated coconut because it has a completely different structure and behavior in recipes.

Brief comparison

1. Grated coconut

General name, it can be of different sizes and humidity.

2. Desiccated coconut

Very fine, completely dry grated coconut.

3. Coconut flakes

Large coconut flakes, more decorative and crunchy.

4. Coconut flour

Finely ground coconut with lots of fiber, used as flour.