Ojio Coconut Palm Sugar - 16 Oz
Ojio - Coconut Palm Sugar Organic - 1 lb. (454 g) Ojio Organic Coconut Palm Sugar is cultivated from the Indonesian island of Java. Ojio's Organic Coconut Palm Sugar is derived from the blossoms that grow atop the tropical coconut palm tree. It can be used as a 1:1 replacement for cane sugar in most applications. Palm Sugar is naturally low on the Glycemic Index (GI); rated at a GI 35, in comparison, most honey is a GI 55, and Jose Cane Sugar a GI 68. Coconut Palm Sugar has also been known to deliver a slow release of energy, to sustain the human body through daily activities without the "highs" and "lows" associated with cane sugar. Coconut Palm Sugar also has a nutritional content far richer than any other commercially available sweeteners. Loaded with Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron. A natural source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. A very low melting and a tremendously high burn temperature. Dissolves in water, making it extremely versatile. It is perfect as a sweetener in smoothies, shakes, spreads, cereals, energy bars, and desserts of all kinds. A perfect complement to Ojio's cacao products for both nutrition and taste. Coconut Palm Sugar is made from the nectar (sap) of the coconut palm tree. It has a creamy, caramel sweetness that's perfect for sweets and desserts, as well as curries and savory sauces. Here's why you should consider it for your sweetening needs: Coconut sugar's low glycemic index measurement of 35 compares favorably to cane sugar's 50, and makes coconut sugar one of the lowest GI unprocessed sweeteners on the market. Coconut sugar, also known as "palm sugar" or "evaporated palm sugar" looks very much like regular brown sugar from caneit tastes sweet, with a caramel flavor all its own and has a moist, crumbly texture.