Because the direction of the Earth's axis of rotation determines at which point in the Earth's orbit the seasons will occur, precession will cause a particular season (for example, northern hemisphere winter) to occur at a slightly different place from year to year.
Place it (either in chunks or grated) in a plastic bag and refrigerate up to 2 days. To keep fresh longer, wrap the prepared coconut in plastic and then in aluminum foil â¦ , and freeze for up to 2 months.
Freezing changes the consistency of the coconut, actually making the meat softer and easier to process. For dried (shredded) coconut, it is best kept in an airtight container in the fridge once opened. A jar with a re-sealable lid works perfect to keep coconut fresh and handy.