Palm Sugar

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Fresh coconuts for drinking should be young and green, and generally are harvested while still attached to the tree. Once the coconut has been safely removed from the tree, cutting an end down with a knife so it is flat, and then sectioning out a center hole works well to access the liquid and meat. In young coconuts the liquid and air may be under some pressure, and may spray slightly when the inner husk is first penetrated. Despite high heat and sandy soil, coconuts can have a significant amount of liquid inside. If a green coconut has fallen to the ground, check that the coconut is not rotten and does not have insect or rat damage, as this will make the water inside taste bitter.

Palm (pahm)

any of numerous plants of the family Palmae; most species being tall, unbranched trees surmounted by a crown of large pinnate or palmately cleft leaves.

Sustainable Sugar

The coconut palm tree has long been used and appreciated for its edible resources by tropical communities. Among the most delicious parts of this plant is its sugar: the crystallized nectar of the coconut palm flowers, known as palm sugar. More than just lending a sweet taste, this sweetener is also extremely ecologically friendly: coconut palms produce an average of 50%-75% more sugar per acre than sugar cane, while using only a fifth of the resources. It is no wonder that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recognized palm sweeteners as the single most sustainable sweetener in the world.

The Power of Palm

The wonderful sweetness and planet-friendly attributes aside, this natural product is beneficial to the body as well. Navitas Naturals Palm Power is naturally very low on the Glycemic Index (GI35) – half the GI of cane sugar. Excitingly, Palm sugar serves as an ideal sugar substitute for those watching glucose levels (such as diabetics), or those monitoring lipid levels and looking for weight control. This organic, evaporated palm sugar has a nutritional content far greater than all other commercially available sweeteners -- with high amounts of potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron, as well as many of the B vitamins and C. As a natural as it gets, Palm Sugar is a pure and simple sugar alternative that provides the energy and nutrition needed for a healthy (and delicious) lifestyle.

Feel-Good Sweetener

Navitas Naturals Palm Sugar can be used as a 1:1 substitute for cane sugar. It rapidly dissolves into liquids and wet doughs making it perfect for just about any application. Whether adding it to coffee & tea, special desserts, or classic baking recipes, palm sugar is easily earns its reputation of being a superfood. Offering a unique caramel sweetness on top of its health benefits and ease of use, Palm Sugar is one of the most exciting new sweeteners for both the everyday sweet tooth and health-seeker alike.

SUGGESSTED USES

  • SMOOTHIES
  • DESSERTS
  • CHOCOLATE DRINKS
  • COOKIES
  • SWEETS

BENEFITS

  • MINERALS
  • VITAMINS
  • PYTONUTRIENTS
  • NATURAL SUGARS

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