Jaggery Powder

Also Known As : Panela, Gur

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet in taste.

Usage Tips

Replace sugar with jaggery powder in desserts for a more delicious flavour.
It can also be used in tea, coffee, shakes and in many other beverages and dishes.

Common names and forms

Powdered jaggery

Description

Jaggery Powder is derived from raw sugarcane without using any harsh chemicals.

Health benefits

Jaggery powder with sesame seeds is very beneficial for respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis.⁽¹⁾
It helps to cleanse and detoxify liver.⁽¹⁾
Its has antioxidant properties that help to cure cough and cold.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose jaggery powder which is dark brown in colour as it indicates that it is prepared from fresh jaggery without chemicals.

Note

High intake of jaggery powder causes weight gain, and may cause intestinal worms and parasitic infections.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://food.ndtv.com/health/15-jaggery-benefits-ever-wondered-why-our-elders-end-a-meal-with-gur-1270883

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/jaggery-benefits-and-side-effects

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