Sago

Also Known As : Sabudana

Technical Name : Cycas revoluta

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sticky and starchy taste.

Usage Tips

Sago is more often used during fasting.
It can be used to make sabudana khichadi, kheer pappad, and vada.

Common names and forms

Big Sagoo
Sabudana
Sabudana Flour
Sabudana power
Sago Flour
Sago Powder
Tapioca Pearls

Description

Sago is the starch obtained from the centre of sago palm stems. It is similar to tapioca in taste and texture. It is available as whole like a white pearl ball or even in powdered form.

Health benefits

Sago is high in potassium that helps to lower blood pressure level in the body.⁽¹⁾
High fiber content in sago helps to improve digestive disorders.⁽¹⁾
Sago is easily digestible and helps to boost energy in the body.⁽¹⁾
It strengthens bone tissue and boosts bone mineral density.⁽¹⁾
It helps to fasten muscle growth.⁽¹⁾
It helps to prevent neural tube defects in infants.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose dry and white pearls of sago. Avoid if they look yellowish in color.

Note

Excessive consumption of sago may cause weight gain as it is high in calories.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/sago.html

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