Desiccated coconut is the product obtained when the white coconut meat is shredded or flaked, then dried to remove as much moisture as possible and classified into grades based on the particular sizes. Sri Lanka produces over 60,000 MTS per annum. Since desiccated coconut is economical, easy to store and handle and contains no artificial coloring, preservatives or flavors, it is preferred the world over as a natural source of fresh coconut-taste. As the birth place of this industry, Sri Lanka’s desiccated coconut is renowned the world over for its unique taste and fine quality.