Organic Jaggery is unrefined and non-distilled, so no chemicals are used in making it. So all the nutrients like magnesium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus are retained. For decades in the Indian Subcontinent, Sugarcane made jaggery has been used as a lung, throat, and respiratory tract cleanser.
Besides being a food, jaggery may be used (mixed in an emulsion with buttermilk and mustard oil) to season the inside of tandoor ovens. Jaggery is used in natural dyeing of fabric. It is also used in hookahs in rural areas of Pakistan and India.
For people who choose plant-based diets, jaggery can help them increase their iron intake without having to take extra supplements. Compared to other sweeteners, jaggery is a good source of antioxidants. The molasses left in jaggery contains phenolic acids that help reduce oxidative stress on the body.
Jaggery powder is made from the sap of sugarcane that contains high amounts of sucrose. It is a delicious sweetener that can be used to replace the sugar in a lot of foods. It can be stored in the form of blocks or powder which can be later mixed into a food item
Jaggery powder is made by cooking out sugarcane juice, unlike white sugar which is prepared by centrifugation. The granular jaggery or powder is formed by rubbing the concentrated juice with wooden scrappers, and then solidifying the granules.
Using jaggery powder instead of refined white sugar in beverages or desserts will prevent all the unhealthy extra calories. Make it a part of your skincare routine by scrubbing it gently over your body for exfoliation of dead skin cells and softer skin.
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