C
oconut has definitely made its mark on the specialty food world. Whether as an ingredi-
ent or flavor, it is invading specialty food products, supporting diet choices, and boosting
category sales.
The tropical superfood has reached celebrity status, making
appearances in everything from hummus to vinegar to butter to chips.
BY NICOLE POTENZA DENIS
PHOTOS: MARK FERRI; FOOD STYLING: LESLIE ORLANDINI; PROPS STYLING: FRANCINE MATALON–DEGNI
Coconut's
Ongoing Appeal
Opposite page
(clockwise from top):
Coconut Beach 100% Natural
Honey Coconut Chips; Coconut
Organics Chipotle CocoSalt;
Carrington Farms Coconut Avocado Oil.
This page: latte with coconut milk.
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