Coconut Sugar ORG 250gr

It is a natural, unprocessed sweetener that comes from coconut tree flowers. It is one of the most productive and widespread plants in the world, Cocos nucifera, and grows on islands and coastal areas in most tropical climates. Our Coconut Sugar comes from Java - an island of Indonesia, where high humidity and abundant rainfall provide exceptional cultivation conditions. Unlike other sugar products grown as mono plants, coconut trees grow in the wild and benefit the ecosystem. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, coconut sugar is one of the most sustainable sweeteners in the world, producing up to 75 percent more sugar per acre than sugar cane.

HEALTH BENEFITS Coconut sugar is considered one of the healthiest types of sweeteners because it has a naturally low glycemic index (GI). When carbohydrates (starch and sugar) are eaten, they are converted into glucose and released into the bloodstream. The low glycemic index releases glucose more slowly and steadily, and therefore it is better absorbed in the body to control blood sugar levels. Coconut sugar is rated as GI 35. In comparison, most products produced from sugar cane have a GI of about 68. This makes coconut sugar a preferable choice for diabetics who need to follow a low-glycemic diet. Cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases are linked to excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates with a high glycemic index.

Coconut sugar does not carry the same risks of these diseases and therefore offers a natural, nutritious alternative to sugar cane sugar and artificial sweeteners. Additionally, the gradual and controlled release of energy levels between meals helps maintain a healthy weight. With a plethora of vitamins and 16 amino acids, coconut sugar has a higher nutritional value than other sweeteners. Glutamine is the predominant amino acid in coconut sugar, known to enhance the immune system and promote tissue repair. Coconut sugar also includes 12 of the essential B vitamin complexes and has a high content of inositol which is necessary for healthy nervous and cognitive function.

Inositol can also help combat depression. Among the many nutrients in coconut sugar is nitrogen, crucial for maintaining a healthy heart. Refined white sugar does not contain nitrogen. Coconut sugar has a sweet caramel taste and can directly substitute crystalline sugar in any favorite recipe. Use it in baking, to sweeten chocolate recipes, or as an alternative solution to sweeten drinks. Our Coconut Sugar is 100% PURE, whole blossom nectar of coconut flowers, granulated, from Cocos nucifera, the green coconut tree.