In Tamil Nadu, jaggery is used exclusively as a sweetener. It is used in a dish called chakkarai pongal. It is prepared during the festival of Pongal (Thai Pongal), which is held when the harvesting season begins. It is used to make kalhi, to sweeten fruit salads and payasam (sweet milk) that are offered to the gods. Jaggery is used in religious rituals. In rural areas, cane jaggery and palm jaggery are used to sweeten beverages, whereas refined sugar has replaced it in urban areas.
Presence of calcium in jaggery may help in improving bone health. It may purify blood and help in managing diseases like jaundice. The presence of zinc and other minerals in jaggery may help in boosting immunity. When consumed in moderate amount, jaggery may help manage constipation, stomach pain and improve digestion.
Type |
Caramel |
Form |
Bag, Drum |
Place of Origin |
India |
Product Type |
Sugar |
Packaging Details |
As buyers requirements |
Port |
Worldwide |