Palm Jaggery (Karupatti)
Palm Jaggery (Karupatti)
Palm Jaggery (Karupatti)
Palm Jaggery is an Organic Sweetener made from the extract of Palm juice (Panakkam),which is an healthy alternative to refined sugar.It is Obtained in block forms .Karupatti is unrefined and does not contain any preservatives, artificial flavours and artificial colours.
- 100% Organic Natural sweetener
- Rich in Minerals like Calcium,Iron,Potassium and Magnesium
- It Removes toxins from your body and helps to relieve from Cold and Cough.
- Maintains the immune system and regulates a normal blood pressure level
- Strengthen the bones and stimulate digestive enzymes.
sukku karupatti made from the freshly concentrated product of palm juice, dry ginger, pepper, thipili (long pepper piper longum) , karupatti (palm jaggery) is a treat to the taste buds. the process of making palm jaggery does not involve the use of any chemical agents, hence all the natural minerals are retained as no preservatives are added. karupatti is proven to have several health benefits as well.
The basic ingredients for Palm Dry Ginger Jaggery are:
- Dry ginger(Sukku)
- Pepper (Milagu)
- Thippali - Thippali is a known as Adhi marundhu and very effective against respiratory tract infections and helps in strengthening of nerves and cures loss of apetite and flatulence
Palm ginger jaggery comes in cubes and gives great benefits to our body:
This cubes can be consumed as a candy, since it is sweet.
Can also be used as a hot beverage - Put in solid or power form of the cubes in to hot boiling water stir and drink. Replace it instead of Tea and Coffee.
It is highly refreshing, keeps you active whole day and also will relieve you from cold and tiredness.
- The cube size may vary from time to time due to the manual dye
Palm sugar, also known as Panakarkandu in Tamil, is a healthier alternative to white cane sugar as its rich in nutrients than white sugar. Traditionally to make palm sugar, an earthen pot is coated with slaked lime to prevent the sap from fermenting. The sap is then gathered from the palm trees by cutting one or two palm blooms and collect it in a clay pot. The collected sap is then, filtered, and heated in a large pot, where it crystallizes into various forms and sizes available in block(candy), granular and liquid forms. Palm Jaggery candy is used from ancient times to treat problems such as dry cough, common cold and asthma and also as an immunity booster
Health Benefits
Immunity
Palm sugar is rich in Antioxidants. Regular use of palm sugar boosts our health and protects us from free radicals which is the cause of skin ageing. It also aids in blood purification.
Common Aliments
Palm sugar is a common ingredient in cough and cold medicines. It can be sweetened in ginger tea, which is an excellent cold cure. It also has a calming impact on our neurological system due to its magnesium content.
Diabetics
Because palm sugar has a low glycemic index, it does not produce a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Palm sugar can be consumed by diabetics patients, and it can be treated in the same way as ordinary sugar.
Digestion
The digestive system benefits from palm sugar since it aids in the digestion of food. It can be drunk after a big meal or dinner; it aids in the cleansing of the intestinal tracts and the production of enzymes that aid in the digestion of undigested food.
Electrolyte Balance
Palm sugar relieves dehydration and aids in the maintenance of electrolyte balance inside the body’s cells.
Energy
Palm sugar, which is high in vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B, iron, and calcium and keeps us energised, is a great energy booster for both children and adults.
Anemiya
Palm sugar has a well-balanced sugar concentration. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12 are abundant in this food. Its high iron content aids in the treatment of Anemia and the treatment of PCOS in women.