Desiccated coconut is coconut meat which has been shredded or flaked and then dried to remove as much moisture as possible. There are a number of different styles of desiccated coconut used around the world, and availability of this coconut product varies, depending on the region.

One of the most common forms of desiccated coconut is an unsweetened, powdery product which is produced by drying shredded coconut and then grinding the shreds. Most commonly used is the coarser desiccated coconut, such as desiccated shreds and even flakes of coconut.