Jaggery

Jaggery is a traditional accompaniment to Indian meals and is also used for preparation of various sweet dishes (instead of Sugar). It has a tremendous Medicinal importance. Ayurveda has suggested Jaggery as a daily health, nutritional and supplementary food and have suggested Medicinal use of Jaggery to purify the blood, and as protective agent for lungs from polluted air, also regulates liver function and keeps the body healthy and strong from within. It is advised for all age groups.

Jaggery contains Proteins, Minerals and Vitamins, which are essential constituents for a human body. It is also a potent source of Iron and has a higher Iron and Copper contents than white sugar. 
It is also a superior product among all natural sweeteners with regards to the Vitamin contents.
It is an energy food that is said to "purify" blood, regulate the liver function and keep the body healthy.

It can be either grated or cut in small pieces. Add according to flavor and sweetness requirement in your food. The former is used to spread on breads and confections, while the solid version serves to make candies, and when crushed, to sprinkle on cereal and so on. Natural Jaggery has a sweet, winy fragrance and flavor that lends distinction to whatever food it embellishes.