Desiccated coconut is the disintegrated and dehydrated kernel from mature coconuts. Desiccated coconut is manufactured from the fresh mature nuts. Shredded coconut is usually produced in seven grades. In the order of their fineness, they are – macaroon, fine, medium,coarse, chips, tapes and shreds. The fine and medium grades are largely exported. The demand basically exists for the fine and medium grades of desiccated coconut resembling coarse soji.

Desiccated coconut is the disintegrated and dehydrated coconut kernel or pulp largely comprising the white portion of the kernel, after removing the brown testa or parings.