how many grams in a teaspoon of coconut?

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• How much does a teaspoon of shredded coconut weigh?
  About 1.77 g, or a hair under 2 g. That's enough to top a single macaroon before it goes into the oven, finish one truffle, or stir into a small batch of granola for a hint of flavor without dominating. Because the volume is so small, the sweetened-versus-unsweetened weight gap shrinks to a fraction of a gram.
• Do recipes ever call for coconut by the teaspoon?
  Yes — usually in spice blends, masala mixes, or garnish portions for individual servings. South Indian podi powders sometimes list a teaspoon or two of dried coconut alongside lentils and chiles. Decorative finishes on petit fours or single-serving desserts also work at this scale, where a tablespoon would overwhelm.
• Can I substitute coconut flour for shredded coconut by the teaspoon?
  Not directly. Coconut flour is far drier and more absorbent — a teaspoon of coconut flour soaks up several times its weight in liquid, while a teaspoon of shredded coconut is a textural garnish. They're different ingredients with different jobs. If a recipe wants shredded for chew or topping, coconut flour will turn it pasty.

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