Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener that you've probably seen on store shelves.
What is coconut sugar
Coconut sugar is obtained from the sap of the coconut palm, which grows in Indonesia, the Philippine Islands, and Southeast Asia.
Sugar does not have a distinct coconut flavor or aroma, as it is not made from coconuts, but from palm sap.
The juice is collected without harming the palm trees.
After harvesting, the palm sap is evaporated until crystallized and caramelized.
Coconut sugar tastes like toffee, caramel and cane sugar.
The consistency of coconut palm sugar is similar to white granulated sugar.
Benefits of coconut sugar
Coconut sugar goes through less processing than refined white sugar.
Therefore, the product contains a number of useful substances:
- Calcium;
- Iron;
- Zinc;
- Potassium.
In addition, the glycemic index of coconut sugar is lower than that of white sugar.
However, coconut sugar also contains fructose, carbohydrates, and calories.
How to use coconut sugar
Coconut sugar is used as a sweetener in savory and sweet dishes.
For example: in pastries, desserts, cakes, sauces, yogurt, and muesli.
Store coconut sugar in a dry place and in an airtight container.
The shelf life of coconut sugar is 1 year.
