Abstract:
A process for the production of a creamed coconut product, which process comprises the step of milling a coconut-containing product having an average particle size of 50-700. mu. m, a moisture content of less than 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the coconut-containing product, and a fat content of at least 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the coconut-containing product; at a temperature of from 48. degree. C. -60. degree. C. for a sufficient time to produce a creamed coconut product which contains substantially no coconut particles with a particle size greater than 30. mu. m. Also disclosed is a creamed coconut product having substantially no coconut particles of a size in excess of 30. mu. m, which product may be made by the process of the invention. The creamed coconut product has an excellent storage stability and improved organoleptic characteristics.