Jaggery, also known as gur, is a sweetener famous throughout Southeast Asia and Africa. It is a type of sugar that is not heavily refined, so it still contains a significant amount of molasses.

With Onam celebrations in full swing, the demand for Marayoor jaggery has surged, leading to brisk sales, with the product currently fetching a minimum price of ₹120 per kilogram in the open market.

Jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener. Some people consider it a superfood because it has more vitamins and minerals and a lower sucrose content than sugar. However, as jaggery is still a type of ...

To ensure quality jaggery production in the hub of Marayur Jaggery, a Technology Transfer Document for the establishment of a decentralised processing unit for producing Marayur Jaggery at Kanthalloor ...

Jaggery vs. Sugar – Which One Should You Choose? Sugar is everywhere. From our morning coffee to processed snacks, it’s deeply embedded in our diets. However with the increasing awareness of sugar’s ...

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, metabolic health coach Karan Sarin decoded a 'sweet lie' about jaggery. “It’s natural. It’s unrefined. It even goes by the nickname 'medicinal sugar'. Across India, ...

Rajkot: Routine checking for registration of migrant workers by factories led the special operations group (SOG) of Gir-Somnath to stumble upon an alleged racket of producing chemical-laden jaggery ...

More nutritious than refined white sugar and a suitable substitute sweetener, jaggery may also offer several health benefits. These may include improved digestive health and liver detoxification.

Panaji: Food seized at Goa’s borders and tested at the FDA lab showed disturbing results. Sugarcane jaggery was found with added colours and adulterat.

Benefits of Eating Jaggery: Jaggery is not just a sweet tasting thing, but it is a treasure of health. Especially when it is eaten after meals, its benefits increase further. From digestion to energy, ...

As the temperatures dip, many of us find ourselves reaching for remedies to ease a persistent cough or soothe an irritated throat. While pharmacy shelves are stocked with quick fixes, the answer to ...