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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and neutral potency.

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Desiccated coconut — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Desiccated coconut — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Dry, Oily, Light
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Desiccated coconut is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The finely grated dried kernel — milder than whole copra, used more as flavor than food.

Classical Provenance: contemporary practice (narikela class).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • in laddoos and barfis
  • toasted over curries and poha

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess in sweet preparations

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Desiccated coconut

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 oz (28g):

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