Reduced Fat - Fine Shred for Baking Gluten Free USDA Contains 5 Cups by Volume Let's Do 36% Less Fat than Regular Coconut Vegan Kosher Pareve No Added Sulfites or Preservatives Certified by QAI Convenience without Compromise On the fertile island nation of Sri Lanka, dedicated farmers tend hundreds of acres of coconut palms. Their practices enhance biodiversity, conserve water and nurture the ecology of the region. To create Let’s Do Reduced Fat Shredded Coconut, we manually separated the white meat of fresh coconuts from its shells. We shred it into fine strands and press them to extract most of the fat, before slowly drying the shredded coconut to achieve a delicate, nutty flavor and airy texture. This is a wonderful ingredient for preparing reduced-fat treats; suitable for vegan, gluten-free, Paleo and other special diets. No sweeteners, preservatives or whiteners are added. certification assures you of sustainable farming practices, which nourish soil, protect biodiversity and provide a premium to farmers. Consistent with our company policy, certification also prohibits the use of GMOs, artificial colors, preservatives and other unwelcome ingredients.