Coconut flour
What is Coconut flour?
Coconut flour is a flour made from dried, ground coconut flesh. After coconut milk or oil has been extracted from the flesh, the remaining pulp is dried and milled into a fine powder. It is a byproduct of coconut processing.
Is Coconut flour vegan?
Coconut flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut flour a major allergen?
Coconut is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels.
What is Coconut flour used for?
Coconut flour is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking, providing a slightly sweet, nutty flavour and a dense texture.
Is Coconut flour safe?
Coconut flour is not an additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Coconut flour is used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking, providing a slightly sweet, nutty flavour and a dense texture. Its high fibre content means it absorbs a lot of liquid, so recipes often require more eggs and liquid than traditional ones. It is also used in porridges and as a thickener.
Health notes
Coconut flour is not an additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of dietary fibre. Like other flours, it is a carbohydrate source. The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) lists it as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Coconut is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels. It is not derived from any of these allergens. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Coconut flour
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