Nutritional Significance
Palmyra Jaggery is much more nutritious than crude cane sugar, containing 1.04% protein, 0.19% fat, 76.86% sucrose, 1.66% glucose, 3.15% total minerals, 0.861 % calcium, 0.052% phosphorus; also 11.01 mg iron per 100 g and 0.767 mg of copper per 100 g. It contains a number of key vitamins, minerals and Phytonutrients, including potassium, zinc, iron, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. it is shown to be a great alternative to regular refined white sugar for many food and beverage applications.
Palmyra Jaggery is much more nutritious than crude cane sugar, containing 1.04% protein, 0.19% fat, 76.86% sucrose, 1.66% glucose, 3.15% total minerals, 0.861 % calcium, 0.052% phosphorus; also 11.01 mg iron per 100 g and 0.767 mg of copper per 100 g. It contains a number of key vitamins, minerals and Phytonutrients, including potassium, zinc, iron, and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. it is shown to be a great alternative to regular refined white sugar for many food and beverage applications.
Preparation
Palm Jaggery is prepared from palm tree extract and contains minerals and vitamins in a great concentration. Palm jaggery has been an ingredient in various food preparations and in traditional medicine throughout history. Modern science is finding new applications of Palm Jaggery and its many constituents. Commercial plantations take special care for the extraction & development of Palmyra Jaggery to ensure safety and quality of the jaggery that is produced.
Properties
Palmyra jaggery dissolves and melts like sugar, but it’s completely natural and unrefined. It is a nutrient-rich, low-glycemic crystalline sweetener. This form of jaggery is obtained from Palmyra trees, from which nectar is collected and air-dried to form a crystalline sugar that’s naturally brown in color. It is never refined or bleached like white sugar. So the nutrients it was made with are still there. That’s rare for sweeteners, most of which are highly refined.
Health Benefits
Palmyra Jaggery is a great source of nutrients and vitamin B12. It helps with digestions and boosts energy when used regularly. Palmyra Jaggery is traditionally used in the preparation of many Ayurvedic medicines. Palmyra Jaggery also has a lower glycemic index compared to refined white sugar. This is helpful for people who need to manage their blood glucose levels.
Applications
Palymra Jaggery can be used as a sugar alternative in food products and as a sweetener in various F&B applications. It is also considered as an excellent alternative to sugar and has substantial amount of Vitamin B12. Since the functional foods and supplements industry has an inclination to avoid high sugar content in their products, Palmyra Jaggery becomes an excellent alternative to sugar because of its lower glycemic index. The fact that it has vitamin B12 also works to its favor.
Bio-gen Extracts manufactures excellent quality Microencapsulated Palmyra Jaggery powder. To know more, write to sales@bio-gen.in
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