Gem Desiccated Coconut
The GEM® brand, established in 1921, has a proud heritage of innovation and a reputation for high quality. It is, in fact, the only desiccated coconut product sold under an established brand name. This full fat coconut product (65% minimum), is processed from freshly-picked mature Philippine coconut, does not undergo fat reduction or extraction process and has a moisture content between 3.5% to 4.1%. Our products are available in a broad range of cuts and sulfite levels. Lastly, all our products are Kosher and Halal certified.
Tender Fresh Sweetened Coconut
We sweeten the world's finest desiccated coconut that delivers unsurpassed sweet, fresh and tender coconut flavor with just the right amount of moisture. All products are Kosher and Halal certified.
Golden Toasted Coconut
Always crispy, Golden Toasted® Coconut is uniformly toasted for a distinctive, sugar-roasted coconut flavor. Also available in unsweetened variants and all products are Kosher and Halal certified.
Value-Added Coconut
A finely ground coconut which is unsweetened and made from fresh coconut. It is very versatile and cost effective especially where the flavor, texture and impact of coconut is required.
Franklin Baker Recipes
Coconut makes a delicious difference!
Some of the best-loved desserts and treats just wouldn't be the same without coconut. Coconut brings an unmistakable flavor and texture that makes a culinary creation extra special and more mouth watering.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place 1 cup of the sugar in small heavy saucepan; cook on medium heat until sugar is melted and deep golden brown in color, stirring constantly. Immediately pour into 9-inch round cake pan, tilting pan to distribute syrup evenly on bottom of pan. Set aside.
PLACE milk and cream cheese in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Add remaining 1 cup sugar, the eggs, toasted coconut flakes, rum and salt; cover. Blend just until smooth. Pour over syrup in cake pan. Place cake pan in large baking pan and add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up side of cake pan.
BAKE 50 min. to 1 hour or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let it cool and carefully remove cake pan from water. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, invert pan onto serving plate to unmold flan.
Fluffy Coco Jelly
Written by Franklin Baker
Monday, 24 August 2009 08:00
Ingredients
Powdered gelatin Water Franklin Baker® Coconut Concentrate Egg white Cream of Tartar Sugar Calamansi or Lemon juice
Weight, g.
7.0 240.0 61.5 35.3 0.40 55.00 1.00
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400.20
% by Weight
1.70 60.00 15.40 8.80 0.10 13.70 0.2
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100.0%
Procedure:
Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add coconut concentrate. Heat and let boil for a few minutes. Let stand to cool. Beat eggwhites with cream of tartar until fluffy. Slowly add sugar. Then add Calamansi or Lemon juice. Place coconut mixture on an ice bath to hasten the thickening of the mixture. Stir constantly. When the mixture starts to thicken, add the eggwhites. Mix well. Pour into jelly molds and chill for 3 hours or until set.
Note: Suggested formulations and process procedures were tested only in the laboratory. The manufacturer/user should evaluate and verify its suitability in actual production.
Coco Strawberry Streusel Bars
Written by Franklin Baker
Monday, 24 August 2009 08:00
Ingredients:
All purpose flour sugar Cashew nuts, coarsely chopped Butter or Margarine Egg Strawberry preserves Gem® Extra Fancy Shred
Weight, g.
220.0 225.0 84.0 225.0 55.0 150.0 22.5
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981.50
% by Weight
22.4 22.9 8.6 22.9 5.6 15.3 2.3
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100.0%
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, cashew nuts, butter and egg in large mixer bowl. Beat until mixture is crumbly. Reserve one cup of crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Mix preserves and coconut. Spread preserves within one inch of edge of unbaked mixture. Crumble remaining mixture over preserves. Bake for 42 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Suggestion: Strawberry preserves can be replaced by any type of preserves or other spreads or fillings desired.
Note: Suggested formulations and process procedures were tested only in the laboratory. The manufacturer/user should evaluate and verify its suitability in actual production.
Coco Niblet Cookies
Written by Franklin Baker
Sunday, 23 August 2009 08:00
Ingredients:
Shortening Granulated sugar Brown sugar Egg All purpose flour Salt baking soda Vanilla Golden Toasted® Niblets
% by Weight
19.0 7.96 12.74 7.00 44.58 0.32 0.32 0.01 8.07
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100.0%
Procedure:
Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix sifted flour, baking soda and salt. Blend into the creamed shortening. Stir in Toasted Niblets. Roll teaspoonful of mixture into a ball. Place on baking sheets and press with a fork. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until brown at 375ºF. Cool and serve.
Note: Suggested formulations and process procedures were tested only in the laboratory. The manufacturer/user should evaluate and verify its suitability in actual production.