RAKS Coconut sugar (Indonesia) Coconut sugar from Indonesia 300 g
More and more people are choosing coconut sugar as a healthier alternative to refined white sugar. Also known as coconut palm sugar, it is becoming increasingly popular in the baking world as it is a 1:1 replacement for refined sugar.
Is coconut sugar better than other types of sweeteners?
Coconut sugar provides several potential health benefits, but its primary function is primarily as a sweetener. Refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup are known to undergo heavy processing and are therefore stripped of essential nutrients. Coconut sugar, on the other hand, undergoes very little processing, so it is able to retain some of its natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Specifically, coconut sugar contains trace amounts of magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and B vitamins.
Advantages
Prevents hypoglycemia
The body relies on glucose for energy. Like brown and cane sugar, coconut sugar can help raise blood sugar levels and prevent conditions like low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. If you're looking for a natural, plant-based sweetener to keep your blood sugar and energy levels high, coconut sugar is the perfect choice.
Lower chances of blood sugar spikes.
Coconut sugar contains a small amount of inulin, a type of soluble fiber that may reduce the likelihood of blood sugar spikes after meals. Foods containing inulin may be a healthy choice for people with diabetes.
Considered sustainably grown
Coconut sugar is considered sustainably grown because the coconut palm produces 50-75% more sugar per acre (1 acre equals a little over 4 acres) while using only 20% of the resources.
How is coconut sugar made?
Coconut sugar comes from coconut trees that grow in tropical and subtropical regions. The sap of the coconut tree is collected from the blossoms. The sap is placed in a large pot (wok), heated, and the foam that forms on top of the liquid is skimmed off. The sap eventually begins to change color from translucent to dark brown. Coconut sugar is sold in many different forms, but it is most often found granulated just like cane sugar.
What does coconut sugar taste like?
Surprisingly, coconut sugar doesn't taste like coconut itself. The taste is more like a light caramel flavor. Coconut sugar is light brown in color and has a similar texture to brown sugar. Its grainy consistency and mild flavor make it an easy substitute for white sugar in a variety of baked goods. If you choose to bake with coconut sugar, you'll find that it melts and blends in a similar way to cane sugar.
Is coconut sugar good for weight loss?
Coconut sugar has a glycemic index of 54, according to the University of Sydney's Glycemic Index Database, while refined table sugar has a glycemic index of 65. If you're following a keto diet, coconut sugar is not considered "keto-compatible" due to its fructose content and can knock you out of ketosis.
Ingredients: coconut sugar
May contain traces of: nuts, peanuts, gluten, mustard, sesame, soy, eggs, milk, sulfites.
