Coral Bay Fancy Long Shred Coconut, 4.5 Kilogram

Coral Bay Fancy Long Shred Coconut, 4.5 Kilogram delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Baking and pastry: Fold into macaroon batter, coconut cake, coconut cream pie filling, and cookie dough for visible shreds and balanced moisture throughout the crumb.
Dessert garnish: Sprinkle over frosted cakes, cupcakes, pudding cups, and ice cream sundaes for texture contrast and a clean coconut finish.
Coating and breading: Press onto shrimp, chicken, or fish fillets before frying or baking to create a crisp, golden coconut crust.
Trail mix and granola production: Blend with oats, nuts, and dried fruit for bulk granola or packaged snack mixes where long shreds add visual appeal and chew.
Confectionery: Mix into fudge, candy bars, chocolate truffles, and haystacks where the long shred gives a fibrous, authentic coconut bite.

Who Would Benefit

• Commercial bakeries producing coconut cakes, macaroons, and pies in high volume
• Foodservice operators running tropical-themed menus or buffet stations
• Confectionery manufacturers needing consistent shred length and low moisture for candy production
• Catering companies building dessert bars, coconut shrimp platters, or granola stations
• Institutional kitchens in schools, hospitals, and hotels that bake from scratch at scale

Product Highlights

• 4.5 kilogram bulk package designed for commercial and foodservice use
• Fancy long shred cut delivers visible, tender strands that maintain shape during baking
• Low moisture content supports consistent batter ratios and longer shelf life
• Mild natural sweetness with no added sugar coating, suitable for sweet and savory applications
• Coral Bay brand, trusted by institutional buyers for tropical ingredient quality

Applications

Long shred coconut performs differently than fine desiccated coconut, and choosing the right cut matters for the finished product. The longer strands create open texture in macaroons and coconut macaroon nests, give coconut cake its characteristic pull-apart crumb, and produce an eye-catching garnish that short shreds cannot replicate. For breading, the long shred adheres well to egg wash and fries to a golden, flaky crust on shrimp and chicken. In confectionery, the fiber length holds together in haystacks and chocolate-coconut clusters without crumbling. When toasting, long shreds brown unevenly by design; the varied color from golden tips to pale centers adds visual depth as a topping. For even toasting, spread thin on a sheet pan and toss at the two-minute mark under a low broiler.

Preparation & Use

Store unopened in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the package sealed or transfer to an airtight container and use within the recommended window to maintain texture and prevent rancidity. For recipes calling for sweetened coconut, toss the shreds with a light syrup or granulated sugar and let stand for ten minutes before incorporating; the long shred absorbs moisture gradually, so a brief rest produces more even sweetness than mixing sugar directly into batter. To toast, spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 325°F for four to six minutes, stirring once halfway through. Toasted long shred coconut can be cooled and stored in a sealed container for up to one week.