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Jaggery Bucket - (450 Gms to 500 Grams Approximate)

Rs. 55.00
Barcode: 17011410
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Jaggery, a natural sweetener and a good source of nutrients is becoming popular as a "healthy" replacement to sugar. Jaggery aids in digestion and reduces constipation. It contains a single block of bucket-shaped jaggery.

Jaggery is a natural product of sugarcane. It is in more unrefined form than sugar. It is a brown raw mass of sucrose which gets it color because of other elements found in concentration such as wood ash and bagasse. Jaggery is commonly made from two products that are sugar cane and date palm tree.

About : Jaggery is a sweetener that's becoming quite popular as a healthy replacement for sugar.
It's often referred to as a "super food sweetener" and its consumption in India dates back to ancient times. Although sold as a solid block, it is also produced in liquid and granulated forms. To test the purity of jaggery, break it and you should be able to see clear crystallized shine. Jaggery contains more nutrients than refined sugar because of its molasses content. Molasses is a nutritious by-product of the sugar-making process, which is usually removed when making refined sugar. Jaggery can be grated or broken up and used to prepare sweets, bakes and as a substitute for sugar. Consuming jaggery leads to improved digestive health, anemia prevention, liver detoxification and improved immune function. If you are an avid weight watcher, jaggery is surprisingly effective as an aid for, it is a rich source of potassium, which is a mineral that helps in the balance of electrolytes as well as building muscles and boosting metabolism. Jaggery does not get spoilt, its health benefits actually increase as it gets older.

Jaggery (Bella) is superfood sweetener used in Asia, Africa and some regions of America. India produces 70% of total world jaggery making it the largest producer and consumer of jaggery. Jaggery is produced by pressing and refining the cane juice. The process involves 3 steps: Juice is extracted from the canes; The juice is then kept in large containers till the sediment sinks to the bottom; The juice is then boiled until dough-like paste is formed which is then transferred to molds to cool. Ideally jaggery should have even dark brown color. The yellow color of the jaggery is due to the chemicals added to change its color and sweetness. The minerals in it give a saltier taste. Saltier the taste, less fresh is the jaggery. Dark brown color and salty taste ensures pure jaggery. Jaggery has fair amounts of proteins and minerals. It is great source vitamin B. It is healthy substitute to sugar and that is why there is a high demand and availability of organic jaggery in Bangalore. It would be easier to buy organic jaggery online.

Benefits

Blood purifier; Boosts intestinal health and immunity; Controls blood pressure; Prevents respiratory problems.

Remedy for

Cold and Cough; Join Pain

Nutritional Values (Per 100 gm.)

Protein - 0.4 gm

Fat - 0.15 gm

Minerals - 0.6 gm

Carbohydrates - 95 gm

Energy - 383 kcal

Calcium - 80 mg

Phosphorus - 40 mg

Iron - 10.4 mg




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