This is an unrefined, natural sweetener made from concentrated sugarcane juice, ground into a fine, free-flowing powder. It is a traditional and healthier alternative to refined sugar, retaining the natural minerals and a rich, molasses-like flavor.
Key Features
- Type: Unrefined, natural sweetener (granular form of Jaggery).
- Source: Derived from Sugarcane Juice (as indicated by the background image and product label).
- Form/Texture: Granular or powdered (Shakkar), making it easy to measure and dissolve, unlike solid Jaggery blocks.
- Color: Typically a medium to dark golden brown (richer in color than refined sugar).
- Taste: Distinctive, complexly sweet flavor with notes of molasses, caramel, and honey.
- Nutritional Value: Contains trace minerals (like iron and calcium) and is not chemically processed like white sugar.
- Usage: Used as a healthier sweetener in beverages (tea, coffee), baking, traditional Indian desserts, and health drinks
