how many grams in a tablespoon of coconut?

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• How many grams in a tablespoon of shredded coconut?
  About 5.3 g per tablespoon, spooned loosely. That's the right scale for garnishing a Thai or South Indian curry, sprinkling over a smoothie bowl, or rolling the outside of a truffle. Sweetened flake runs slightly heavier per tablespoon because of the moisture; for garnish purposes the difference is invisible.
• How much coconut do I need to toast for a single garnish?
  One to two tablespoons — 5 to 10 g — covers a single bowl of curry, oatmeal, or yogurt. Toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Unsweetened desiccated browns evenly; sweetened flake caramelizes faster because of the sugar and can scorch in under a minute if you walk away.
• How much shredded coconut goes into a single ladoo or energy ball?
  A typical ladoo or coconut energy ball uses 1-2 tablespoons of shredded coconut in the mix and another tablespoon to roll the outside, so 2-3 tablespoons (10-16 g) per ball. Unsweetened desiccated is standard for the coating because it adheres cleanly to a sticky surface without clumping the way moist sweetened flake can.

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