Low Temperature Dehydrated (Dried) Coconut Flakes

We have worked for months at developing a natural, dried coconut that would rival our previous freeze-dried coconut in taste, texture, and health benefits. We are excited to now offer a low temperature dehydrated coconut that tastes absolutely wonderful.

We start with organic coconuts grown in the beautiful, tropical Philippine Islands. The coconut is removed from the shells, and washed in pure, filtered water (no chlorine is present). The coconut is then shredded and slowly dehydrated at 98.6° F (37° C). Because we dehydrate the coconut at such a low temperature, the enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and life force are all preserved. The result is shredded, raw coconut that tastes great, has a wonderful texture, and contains the health benefits of our raw coconut oil.

Most shredded, dried coconut available on line and in health food stores is actually desiccated coconut, which has less flavor. Chlorinated water is used to clean and sterilize the coconuts once they are opened and peeled. The coconut meat is grated, often lightly pressed to remove some of the milk (moisture) and the it is dried in huge ovens at temperataures between 170°-180° F (76°-82° C). This coconut tastes kind of like coconut flavored cardboard.

The coconut sold in grocery store is simply the above dessicated coconut soaked in corn syrup, propylene glycol and sodium metabisulfate to preserve it.

Our raw coconut flakes are great in trail mixes, numerous raw deserts, cookies, Sandy’s Almond Joy Bars (see below), or they are great to snack on by themselves.

We offer raw, Unsweetend dehydrated coconut flakes and chips: The unsweetened coconut meat is sold in four sizes: fine, small, large, and chips.

For recipes using coconut products, we recommend either Coconut Cuisine by Jan London or Coconut Lover's Cookbook by Bruce Fife, N.D.

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Fine Flakes - Coconut, Dehydrated at 98°
Fine Flakes - 1#	$6.95
Fine Flakes - 5#	$29.00	Out of Stock
Fine Flakes - 25#	$75.00	Out of Stock
Fine Flakes - Sample, Limit of Four	$1.00

Small Flakes - Coconut, Dehydrated at 98°
Small Flakes - 1#	$6.95
Small Flakes - 5#	$29.00
Small Flakes - 25#	$75.00	Out of Stock
Small Flakes - Sample, Limit of Four	$1.00

Sandy’s Almond Joy Bars

Ingredients
• 1 cup liquid coconut oil - can be melted by placing container in hot water
• 1 cup chopped almonds – used soaked and dried almonds for added nutritional benefit (see instructions below)
• 3/4 to 1 cup dehydrated coconut

Directions

1. Stir together the coconut oil, almonds, dehydrated coconut (save about one third of it to sprinkle over the top) in a bowl.
2. Pour into an 8 X 8 pan and sprinkle the top with dehydrated coconut.
3. Place in the refrigerator to chill for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Remove and cut into bite-size squares to serve. If it becomes too hardened and cracks when you attempt to cut it, just set it out at room temperature until it cuts easily. Store it in the refrigerator.

Variations

1. Use Frontier Liquid Seasonings without alcohol to give the Almond Joys a different twist.
2. Try a teaspoon or two of Vanilla, Maple, Lemon, Lime, cinnamon, or Mint etc. Add when you are mixing all of the ingredients together.
3. Use some freshly squeezed lemon, lime or grapefruit juice to create a citrus flavor. WONDERFUL!!!
4. Try adding some coconut milk powder or native whey protein to give the bar a creamier texture, or use Wilderness Family Naturals' Coconut Spread.  Using a nut butter will also have a similar effect.  It gives the bar a bit more substance and makes it more like a nougat.
5.Grind some raw cacao nibs into a powder using a coffee grinder or use our raw cacao powder to make they chocolaty. Then sweeten it with some raw honey, muscovado, or stevia.
6. Add liquid (water, coconut milk, coconut cream, or warmed coconut oil) to a natural sweetener and raw cacao to make a chocolate sauce that you can use to top the almond joy bars.
6. Combine some certified organic, raw cacao powder with some agave nectar to create a wonderfully thick, naturally sweet healthy chocolate topping.

People are amazed at the results when they make this recipe. There are now hundreds of variations of Sandy's Almond Joy bars being made across America and most people are delighted that they can enjoy something so tastey that is healthy.

Almond Preparation

1. Soak almond overnight for 8 to 12 hours. I like to add Real Salt to the soaking water, using about one teaspoon per cup of nuts.
2. Chop in food processor.
3. Place on Teflex sheet (or parchment paper) and place in dehydrator to dry (about 4-6 hours).
4. I also dehydrate these soaked almonds whole for snacks. I place them in a bowl, stir in some Bragg's Liquid Aminos and a little Real Salt, then dry on the regular dehydrator sheets until crispy.

These little gems are melt-in-your-mouth-delicious! Perfect as a healthy Alkalarian snack, rich with vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and lauric acid. It's also a very versatile recipe that can be changed by adding a different
flavoring each time you make it (see variations).

Modified from the recipe donated by Sandy Kuntz

Recipe acquired and adapted from Dr. Robert O. Young Ph.D.’s website: pH Miracle Living.