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Default Sweetened vs "shredded coconut"

On Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:01:18 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On 4 Jun 2012 12:29:16 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2012-06-04, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>>
>> > You've gotta get a bag of each. The sweetened stuff is *very*
>> > sweet-- and stickier. It is the difference between a peanut and a
>> > chocolate covered peanut.

>>
>> Hmmm.... I guess I've never run across sweetened coconut, but I'll
>> keep it in mind.
>>

>
>I guess it all depends of where you live/shop. I only see the
>sweetened type on the shelf of the grocery store where I shop the
>most. They used to have sweetened and unsweetened side by side, but
>haven't since the remodel. I supposed they would stock it again if
>they have it in the central warehouse and someone made a request. But
>if someone else hasn't requested unsweetened before this, I'm probably
>the only one who even cares.


Same here-- rarely see the unsweetened stuff.

BTW- I reduced the sugar by 1/2 & they turned out ok. Turns out
the recipe is a real good start for a vegan & gluten free snack. We'll
be adding a lot more fruit and nuts to it next time.

Jim