Palm sugar | பனை சர்க்கரை|palm jaggery powder

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Palm Jaggery also known as Taad Gud (Taar Gur) in Hindi and Karuppatti or Panavellam in Tamil, Thaati Bellam in Telugu and Thaati Bella in Kannada respectively; has enviable benefits. It is made from coconut juice without using any chemicals. It was originally made from the sugary sap of the Palmyra Palm. In recent times, it is also made from the sap of the sago and coconut palms. Both are different in taste, even though the term is used interchangeably. The taste of the Palm Jaggery which is made from the coconut juice has a chocolate-like taste which makes it a great substitute to refined sugar. Palm Jaggery which is made from Palm tree extract has a number of minerals and vitamins. They have a large number of medicinal properties, which also acts a healthy and natural sweetener.

Palm Jaggery is an incomparable substitute of refined sugar. When comparing it to the refined sugar, the nutrient of palm jaggery remains in it even after the manufacturing process is completed. In refined sugar, all the phytonutrients are removed during its making and only the sweetness is present, making it harmful for health.

Palm Jaggery is known to have several benefits. It is widely used in Asia, Africa and some parts of America. Palm Jaggery intensifies the taste of many dishes in India because it provides both sweet and savory flavor. In India, it has an important position in the age old practice of Ayurveda. It is considered as a storehouse of various important minerals like Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium etc. The potassium proportion in it helps in minimizing bloating and water retention.