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Coconut Flour (also: Desiccated coconut flour | Defatted coconut flour) — Mild coconut, sweet. Very dense, dry crumb unless recipe adapted.

Absorbency5/5

Binding2/5

Lightness2/5

Low cross-contact risk

Category: Nut Flours · Allergens: Coconut (tree nut under FDA; NOT in EU Annex II)

Primary use: Baking, keto baking

Is it safe for coeliacs?

Naturally gluten-free. ⚠ EXTREMELY ABSORBENT — cannot substitute 1:1; requires 3-4x more liquid and extra eggs. Recipe redesign mandatory.

In the kitchen

Mild coconut, sweet. Very dense, dry crumb unless recipe adapted. Best for: Baking, keto baking.

Requires full recipe redesign; no true 1:1 substitute

Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier A · last reviewed June 2026.