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Kokosflocken

desiccated coconut

noun koh-KOS-flo-ken Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Also means

coconut flakes

Usage Note

Kokosflocken are dried, shredded coconut used in German baking for Kokosmacarons, Müsli, and cake decorations. Distinguish from Kokoschips (larger flakes). Always used in the plural in German.

Examples

"Für die Kokosmakronen wälzt man die Bällchen vor dem Backen in Kokosflocken."

Natural Translation

For the coconut macaroons you roll the balls in desiccated coconut before baking.

Literal Translation

For the coconut macaroons rolls one the balls before the baking in coconut flakes.

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