Coconut Flour

Coconut palms grow happily in tropical regions like Indonesia, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Thanks to the hardiness of coconuts, they are very widely distributed and float on ocean currents far and wide. Coconut palms can also be found in Hawaii, Madagascar and the Carribean islands.

Is Coconut Flour Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Coconut Flour is a natural ingredient with a long history of safe consumption. However, like many other products made from dried fruit, it is often preserved using Sulphur Dioxide (E220). We check to make sure that all coconut flours listed on Faithful to Nature contain no added sulphites.

Benefits: Why is Coconut Flour used?

Gluten-Free

Coconut Flour is naturally gluten-free.

Source of Fibre

Coconut Flour is a source of dietary fibre.

Lower in Carbs

Coconut Flour is roughly 54% carbohydrate by weight compared to Wheat Flour’s 82%.

Nut Flour Alternative

Coconut flour is a good alternative for most people with nut allergies.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Coconut Flour?

Coconut Flour can be found as a single ingredient baking item but is also found in cookies, brownies, biscuits, rusks, cakes, muffins and every other imaginable baked treat.

Production: How is Coconut Flour Made?

Coconut Flour is made by finely milling desiccated coconut.

Interesting Fact: Coconut Flour

Coconut Flour is extremely versatile and can be used to make delicious breakfast bowls and porridge.