Can I use creamed coconut instead of desiccated coconut?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I use creamed coconut instead of desiccated coconut?
2. Which process is known as desiccation?
3. What is the principle of desiccation?
4. What is mild disc desiccation?
5. Can you become paralyzed from degenerative disc disease?

Can I use creamed coconut instead of desiccated coconut?

Creamed coconut is a solid white block made from pure coconut and is widely used in Thai, Indian and Caribbean cooking. ... Creamed coconut can also be grated and used in place of desiccated coconut.

Which process is known as desiccation?

Desiccation (from Latin de- "thoroughly" + siccare "to dry") is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying. A desiccant is a hygroscopic (attracts and holds water) substance that induces or sustains such a state in its local vicinity in a moderately sealed container.

What is the principle of desiccation?

Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying. In biology and ecology, desiccation refers to the drying out of a living organism. Microorganisms cannot grow and divide when desiccated, but can survive for certain periods of time, depending on their features.

What is mild disc desiccation?

Disc desiccation is one of the most common features of degenerative disc disease. It refers to the dehydration of your discs. Your vertebral discs are full of fluid, which keeps them both flexible and sturdy. As you age, the discs begin to dehydrate or slowly lose their fluid.

Can you become paralyzed from degenerative disc disease?

This is called a disc herniation. If the disc herniates in the direction of the spinal cord or nerve root, it can cause neurologic compromise. Disc herniations in the cervical spine can be serious. If significant enough, they can cause paralysis of both the upper and lower extremities, though this is extremely rare.