Coconut Flakes
Ingredient details
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- Pineapple Mango Cashew, Raspberry Coconut Cashew
Coconut flakes are dried pieces of coconut flesh. They provide fiber, manganese and copper, along with the fats that give coconut its rich taste and chewy texture.
Key benefits
- Contribute dietary fiber
- Provide manganese for nutrient metabolism
Why it matters
Coconut adds a soft chew among the crisp grains and seeds. Its mild sweetness works well with tart fruit.
Citations
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024) FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. View study: FoodData Central
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (current) Manganese: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health. View study: Manganese: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (current) Copper: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health. View study: Copper: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals