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Jaggery, also known as gur, is a traditional sweetener made from sugarcane juice or date palm sap:
Appearance
Jaggery can be solid, liquid, or granulated, and comes in a variety of colors from golden brown to dark brown. It can have different consistencies, from coarse and crumbling to rock hard.
Taste
Jaggery has a flavor similar to brown sugar, but darker grades can be almost chocolaty.
Ingredients
Jaggery is a concentrated product of cane juice, and often contains date or palm sap. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture. It also contains minerals such as zinc, iron, and selenium, as well as proteins and vitamins.
Appearance
Jaggery can be solid, liquid, or granulated, and comes in a variety of colors from golden brown to dark brown. It can have different consistencies, from coarse and crumbling to rock hard.
Taste
Jaggery has a flavor similar to brown sugar, but darker grades can be almost chocolaty.
Ingredients
Jaggery is a concentrated product of cane juice, and often contains date or palm sap. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture. It also contains minerals such as zinc, iron, and selenium, as well as proteins and vitamins.
Uses
Jaggery is used in a variety of traditional snacks, including chikki, naru, and laadu. It's also consumed in Southeast Asia, North America, Central America, Brazil, and Africa.
Health
Jaggery is often touted as being “healthier” than other forms of sugar because it's not heavily refined and still contains a significant amount of molasses.
