CODEX STAN 177-1991 Standard for Grated Desiccated Coconut
1. SCOPE
This Standard applies to desiccated coconut, as defined in Section 2 below. This Standard does not cover salted, sugared, flavoured or roasted products.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT DEFINITION
2.1.1 Desiccated coconut is the product:
(a) prepared from substantially sound white kernel obtained from the whole nut of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), having reached appropriate development for processing, without oil extraction in conformity with Section 3.2.4(c);
(b) processed in an appropriate manner, undergoing operations such as de-husking, hatcheting, paring, washing, comminuting, drying and sifting;
(c) described in points (a) and (b) from which oil has been partially extracted by appropriate physical means in conformity with Section 3.2.4(c).
