Organic coconut flakes are preservative-free, sulphur-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, high in fibre and delicious. Shredded coconut is a popular ingredient in several baked food recipes; it is commonly used pies and cakes While Coconut oil can vary widely in both quality and effectiveness. Most commercial coconut oils are refined, bleached, and deodorized, and many are made from “copra,” or dried coconut meat. Some are even hydrogenated.