Organic coconut sugar

Coconut palm sugar (which should not be confused with palm sugar, from which the infamous palm oil is also extracted) is a natural sweetener, which is an excellent alternative to traditional white sugar. Compared to the latter, in fact, it has a much lower glycemic index: 54 versus 65.

But what exactly is it?

This is the sap or nectar of the flowers of more mature plants (between 6 and 10 years of life), which is extracted by squeezing, cooked and then left to solidify into blocks, which are finally grated to reduce them into granules. 

The flowers are small and yellowish, gathered in spadix inflorescences, branched into about 50 secondary branches, protected externally by a large concave spathe. Each plant generates 6 to 12 inflorescences annually. The flowers and fruits of the coconut palm are found between 20 and 40 meters above the ground. 

The coconut palm, Cocos Nucifera, belonging to the Arecaceae family, is native to south-east Asia, but now grows luxuriantly in many tropical areas.

The word coconut comes from the Portuguese coco , meaning head. This is in fact the name that Vasco da Gama's Portuguese sailors gave to the plant during their journey to India.

Since it is not refined, it is considered a wholemeal sweetener, retains its brown color and keeps its nutritional characteristics intact. In particular, it is rich in minerals (magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc...) present in the original lymph, contains fair quantities of vitamin B, as well as enzymes that slow down the absorption of sugar from the blood.

According to the FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization) coconut sugar is the most eco-sustainable sweetener, because it is obtained from the nectar of the flowers of the coconut palm which requires little water to grow, but also because the process of extraction and processing is still almost entirely done by hand.

It has an intense flavour, with an aftertaste vaguely reminiscent of caramel.

Ingredients: 100% coconut palm from organic farming.

Allergens: May contain traces of nuts, sesame seeds and sesame seed products.

Uses: We invite you to use it in all your sweet recipes in its natural state, or by dissolving it previously in small quantities of hot water. Try dissolving some of it in vinegar to prepare delicious sauces for salads or prepare delicious sweet and sour recipes. Or simply use it in the morning in coffee or tea, for an exotic awakening.

Average nutritional values ​​per 100 g
*AR
Power	KJ kcal	1647 388	%	7.40pm
Fats	g	0	%	0.00
of which saturated fatty acids	g	0	%	0.00
Carbohydrates	g	95	%	36.54
of which sugars	g	84	%	93.33
Fibers	g	1.9	%	-
Proteins	g	1	%	2.00
salt	g	0.075	%	1.25
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry environment, away from heat sources. 

Label and packaging: The images are inserted for illustrative purposes, the packages and labels may undergo changes based on warehouse availability, the weight selected and any innovations introduced by current legislation on the matter.

Important: The information provided is for informational and informative purposes only, it has no medical/prescriptive value. In the presence of pathologies or to ensure a healthy and balanced diet, it is always best to rely on the advice of your doctor or a nutrition expert.