6 Types Of Jaggery You Must Know

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Jaggery is a natural sweetener that has become a popular choice among health-conscious people. Here are six types of jaggery that you can add to your diet for better flavour.

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Date Palm Jaggery

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This variety of jaggery can be considered as high with a flavour profile comparable to chocolate. It is produced by extracting date palm sap which is then cooked and then finally churned by hand.

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Sugarcane Jaggery

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It is one of the most popular types of jaggery. It is made by extracting the sugarcane juice, filtering, boiling, and then freezing it to form hard jaggery blocks.

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Coconut Jaggery

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It is formed by using raw coconut sap. It is widely used as an ingredient in Goan cuisine.

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Toddy Palm Jaggery

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It is made from the sap of the toddy palm tree. It is known for its rich dark colour and delicious flavour with notes of toffee and caramel.

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Marayoor Jaggery

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Marayoor is a town in the district of Idukki of Kerala. The town is famous for its sugarcane production. It is made using the local sugarcane is a famous delicacy.

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Palmyra Jaggery

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Palmyra jaggery is created from the sap of the palmyra palm. This variety of jaggery is specifically popular in West Bengal.

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