Jaggery Square (1 Kg)

About

Jaggery is a sweetener that's becoming quite popular as a healthy replacement for sugar.
It's often referred to as a "superfood sweetener" and its consumption in India dates back to ancient times. Although sold as a solid block, it is also produced in liquid and granulated forms. To test the purity of jaggery, break it and you should be able to see clear crystallised shine. Jaggery contains more nutrients than refined sugar because of its molasses content. Molasses is a nutritious by-product of the sugar-making process, which is usually removed when making refined sugar. Jaggery can be grated or broken up and used to prepare sweets, bakes and as a substitute for sugar. Consuming jaggery leads to improved digestive health, anemia prevention, liver detoxification and improved immune function. If you are an avid weight watcher, jaggery is surprisingly effective as an aid for, it is a rich source of potassium, which is a mineral that helps in the balance of electrolytes as well as building muscles and boosting metabolism. Jaggery does not get spoilt, its health benefits actually increase as it gets older.

Benefits

Blood purifier; Boosts intestinal health and immunity; Controls blood pressure; Prevents respiratory problems.

Remedy for

Cold and Cough; Join Pain

Nutritional Values ( Per 100 gm)

Protein -2.3 gm

Fat -0.1 gm

Minerals -3.7 gm

Carbohydrates -84.7 gm

Energy -351 kcal

Calcium -10 mg

Phosphorus -10 mg

Iron -1.3 mg