Coconut
Also listed as Fresh Coconut and Coconut Meat.
Produce
This is what the ingredient is.
Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm, sold whole or as meat. Labels may say coconut.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
Meat is eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA produce and allergen labeling apply; coconut is a tree nut for US labeling.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared coconut can appear in allergen recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
If you avoid tree nuts, treat coconut as an allergen.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/21/2026