Appearance |
Off-white to light brown, shredded or in pieces |
Size |
1-2 cm pieces (for shredded) or 2-5 cm in length (for chunks) |
Texture |
Firm, dry, slightly chewy |
Shape |
Shredded, flaked, or in large chunks (depending on processing) |
Color |
White to light brown |
Moisture Content |
3-5% (depends on drying method) |
Odor |
Mild, slightly nutty, with no off or rancid smells |
Taste |
Sweet, nutty, mild coconut flavor |
Foreign Matter |
Free from foreign materials, dirt, or contaminants |
Brittleness |
Slightly brittle when in chunks, softer in shredded form |
Crystallization |
No visible crystallization |
Contamination |
Free from molds, insects, or other impurities |