Palm Jaggery is made from concentrated Palm juice or Padani as locally known in Tamil Nadu and Srilanka. The Palm Juice is collected and boiled for more than two hours continuously while constantly stirred to make them not stick to the vessel. This concentrated syrup is then cooled naturally in molds, often made out of coconut shells.

Palm Jaggery is considered a healthy alternative to regular sugar and other sweeteners. It has a high content of Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium. Palm Jaggery is made in a completely natural process which makes it free of other added chemicals and preservatives. Palm Jaggery need to be stored in freezer for longer periods of time as they tend to spoil quicker than normal jaggery or sugar.

Compared to traditional white sugar, Palm Jaggery has the advantage of digesting food faster due to its high content of composite carbohydrates. Palm Jaggery also has a high content of dietry fibers which provides the consumer with the following benefits.

Helps in addressing digestive disorders like constipation, indigestion, and improper bowel movements.
Flushes out toxins that could be harmful to the body
Cleansing the digestive system

It is also said that consuming small quantities of palm jaggery on a daily basis helps relieve migraine for many people.

Palm jaggery has high Potassium content which helps in maintaining one’s electrolytic balance by reducing water retention and bloating. This indirectly contributes to weight loss. Its high content of iron help in treating Anemia by boosting the hemoglobin level. Palm jaggery also has a high content of other minerals like magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.

Palm jaggery has been used as a traditional remedy for treating health complications due to menstrual process. Consuming palm jaggery releases endorphins that help the body relax and grant relief from cramps and stomach aches.

Aara Palm Jaggery-14oz (400gm)