Coconut Sugar ORGANIC 800gr

Coconut Palm Sugar is a natural, unrefined sweetener derived from the flowers of coconut trees. It is one of the most productive and widespread plants in the world, Cocos nucifera, and grows on islands and coastal regions in most tropical climates. Our Coconut Sugar comes from Java - an island in Indonesia, where high humidity and abundant rainfall provide excellent cultivation conditions. Unlike other sugar products grown as mono crops, 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 from sugarcane. 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, thus better absorbed by the body to control blood sugar levels. Coconut sugar is rated at a GI of 35. In comparison, most products made from sugarcane sugar 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 pose the same risks of these diseases and therefore provides a natural, nutritious alternative to sugar from sugarcane and artificial sweeteners. Furthermore, the gradual and controlled release of energy between meals helps maintain a healthy weight. With a plethora of vitamins and 16 amino acids, coconut sugar has a nutritional value superior to other sweeteners. Glutamine is the predominant amino acid in coconut sugar and is known for boosting the immune system and promoting tissue repair. Coconut sugar also contains 12 of the essential B vitamin complexes, and has a high content of inositol, which is essential for healthy nervous and cognitive function. Inositol can also help combat depression. Among the many nutritional components of coconut sugar is nitrogen, important for maintaining a healthy heart. Refined white sugar does not contain nitrogen. Coconut sugar has a sweet caramel flavor and can instantly replace crystalline sugar from sugarcane in any favorite recipe. Use it in baking, to sweeten chocolate recipes, or as an alternative to sweeten drinks. Our Coconut Sugar is 100% PURE, whole sap of the coconut flower, in granules, derived from Cocos nucifera, the green coconut tree.