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A 100% natural healthy sweetener made from the sweet nectar of the coconut palm tree blossoms in Central Java. Not to be confused with the different varieties of palm, “coconut palm” specifically refers to the cocos nucifera plant.

The new favorite among health communities as a low-glycemic (GI), low-carb sugar substitute Higher nutritional value than all commercially available sweeteners.

Great-tasting from a culinary standpoint due to its rich, complex flavor with dark hints of caramel and butterscotch. Versatile with any recipe Health Benefits

Coconut palm sugar is a rich source of potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron. In addition, it contains Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. When compared to brown sugar, coconut palm sugar has twice the iron, four times the magnesium and over 10 times the amount of zinc.

 Supports weight control -naturally low on the Glycemic Index (GI 35)

Low glycemic foods are important to health as they do not create rapid spikes in blood glucose levels. Increased blood glucose causes the pancreas to increase insulin and when insulin production becomes excessive, this can set the stage for diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, and insulin resistance. 

When a high glycemic food is consumed, excess insulin is secreted and blood glucose levels drop lower over the next few hours than if a low glycemic food had been consumed. This explains why eating high glycemic foods contributes to weight gain and obesity since hunger returns sooner and one eats more with less overall satiety.

 Diabetic-friendly - helps improve glucose and lipid levels in diabetics(type 1 and type 2) due to its low GI of 35. By comparison, most honeys are of GI 55 and cane sugars (including raw sugar or brown sugar) are of GI 64 and above.

Most of the “palm sugar” commonly sold in Asian markets is not pure coconut palm sugar but is blended with other cheaper fillers such as white cane sugar, which has a much higher glycemic index.

 Provides a slow energy release, typical of a low GI food, which sustains the human body through your daily activities without regular sugar “highs” and “lows”.

 Organic coconut palm sugar is gluten-free and can be enjoyed by people with digestive disorders like celiac disease. Ideal for those allergic to dairy and wheat.

Nature’s Superfoods’ Organic Coconut Palm Sugar is 100% PURE coconut palm sugar that is certified organic (USDA and EU). It’s also free of preservatives.

Nature’s Superfoods brings this nutritious sweetener to your kitchen table directly from Central Java, Indonesia, where the trees are organically grown and the making of the sugar is a traditional cottage industry.

Sources: COMPARISON OF THE ELEMENTAL CONTENT OF 3 SOURCES OF EDIBLE SUGAR - Analyzed by PCA-TAL, Sept. 11, 2000. (MI Secretaria et al, 2003) in parts per million (ppm or mg/li). www.nutritiondata.com

Unfortunately the most common sugar all over the world now is refined white sugar. This has been chemically treated with sulphur dioxide, lime, phosphoric acid, and bleaching agents. It is stripped of all its natural goodness and consists of pure carbohydrates (99.5% sucrose) which give the body empty calories.

Useful Tip: If you want to avoid refined sugars, make it a point to read labels and avoid products made with white sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose, and fructose. Also look out for artificial sweeteners, avoid them.

Quick ‘n Easy COCONUT PALM SUGAR RECIPE

Use super-versatile coconut palm sugar as a 1:1 replacement for regular cane sugar in smoothies, hot/cold beverages, cooking and baking! It tastes very much like brown sugar, has a wonderful caramel-like flavour as well as the crystal-like consistency of granulated sugar.

RECIPE 1: Coconut Melon Smoothie Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

16 ounces honey-dew melon , seeded, peeled and diced

⅓ cup coconut milk or coconut ice cream, quantity as desired

1 and half cups crushed ice

2 tablespoons organic coconut palm sugar

Pinch of salt

Place melon, coconut milk, ice, sugar and salt in the blender and blend until smooth.