Coconut Flour
Coconut Flour (also: Desiccated coconut flour | Defatted coconut flour). Mild coconut, sweet. Very dense, dry crumb unless recipe adapted.
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, 'naturally gluten-free' included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. ⚠ EXTREMELY ABSORBENT: cannot substitute 1:1; requires 3-4x more liquid and extra eggs. Recipe redesign mandatory.
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, ‘naturally gluten-free’ included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. ⚠ EXTREMELY ABSORBENT: cannot substitute 1:1; requires 3-4x more liquid and extra eggs. Recipe redesign mandatory.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Mild coconut, sweet. Very dense, dry crumb unless recipe adapted. Best for: Baking, keto baking.
If you don’t have it
Requires full recipe redesign; no true 1:1 substitute
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.
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