Coconut Flour

Coconut Flour

For thousands of years, Coconuts have formed a regular part of many peoples diet throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. It is an impressively versatile 'nut' that can be used in many delicious recipes. Once the husk has been removed the inner white lining (known as the meat) has the milk extracted and the residue is then dried and ground to create a pure coconut flour with nothing added or removed. Waihi Bush Organic Farm’s partner Zenian Organics sources only high quality certified organic coconut products. It is packaged using Waihi Bush Organic Farm's own process to ensure a superior fresh product reaches you in perfect condition.

• Coconut Flour contains healthy fats, as MCT oils (medium chain triglycerides) which are great brain fuel! They are easily used by the body for energy.
• Coconut Flour is a low Glycemic Index (GI) food which offers a slow continuous supply of energy and will help make you feel fuller for longer. Low GI foods help maintain a healthy blood sugar level as the carbohydrate is digested slowly, resulting in a more gradual rise in blood glucose levels.
• Coconut Flour  is a good source of high-quality vegan Protein, which in young Children is necessary to normal growth and development and for those over 4 years old is necessary for normal growth and development of bone. Protein is necessary for tissue building and repair and also contributes to normal normal growth and maintenance of muscle mass and the maintenance of normal bones.
• Coconut Flour is an excellent source of Dietary Fibre, which contribute to regular laxation. It contains mainly insoluble dietary fibre,
• Coconut Flour is a source of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which is necessary for normal neurological function, structure and function of skin and mucous membranes and normal energy release from food. Vitamin B3 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and normal psychological function. Vitamin B3 also contibutes to normal growth and development in children.
• Coconut Flour is a source of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) which is necessary for normal protein metabolism and iron transport and metabolism. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy metabolism and functioning of the nervous system, psychological function and immune system function. Vitamin B6 also contributes to normal cysteine synthesis, homocysteine and glycogen metabolism, red blood cell formation, regulation of hormonal activity and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B6 also contibutes to normal growth and development in children.
• Coconut Flour is a source of Vitamin E which contributes to cell protection from free radical damage and normal growth and development in children.
• Coconut Flour is a good source of Copper, which is necessary for normal immune system function, energy production, hair and skin colouration and neurological function. Copper also contributes to normal connective tissue structure, cell protection from free radical damage and iron transport and metabolism.
• Coconut Flour is a source of Iron, which is necessary for normal immune system function, oxygen transport and cell division. Iron also contributes to normal blood formation, energy production, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and cognative function and in Children, contributes to normal growth and development.
• Coconut Flour is a good source of Magnesium, which is necessary for normal electrolyte balance, cell division, nerve and muscle function. protein synthesis and necessary for teeth and bone structure. Magnesium also contributes to normal energy metabolism, a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal psychological function and in Children, contributes to normal growth and development.
• Coconut Flour is a source of Phosphorus which is necessary for normal energy metabolism, teeth and bone structure and cell membrane structure. In Children, Phosphorus contributes to normal growth and development.
• Coconut Flour is a good source of Zinc which is necessary for normal immune system function and cell division. Zinc also contributes to normal skin structure and wound healing, cognitive function, fertility and reproduction,  carbohydrate, macronutrient and  acid-base metabolism. In Children Zinc contributes to normal growth and development.
• Coconut Flour is a source of Potassium which is necessary for normal water and electrolyte balance. Potassium also contributes to normal muscle function and functioning of the nervous system; and in Children, contributes to normal growth and development.
• Coconut Flour is not only Gluten Free but grain, dairy and soy free and is a great substitute for wheat-based flour whilst adding nutritional advantages. It is also nut free so makes a great substitute for almond flour in your recipes.
• Coconut Flour is suitable for Paleo based diets and for those looking for a Ketogenic or Low-Carb alternative.

Ingredients: 100% cold-pressed organically certified Coconut Flour