The jaggery available in the market is not always pure and often contains adulterants, chemicals, or artificial colors to make it look brighter. While this might preserve the taste, it hurts health.

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.

From times immemorial Jaggery, a traditional Indian sweetener also known as Gur has a place of pride in Indian kitchens. A natural product of fresh sugarcane juice or palm sap, jaggery has innumerable ...

Have you ever wondered how the sugary delight is made? Well, a video shared on Instagram offers a step-by-step process on how jaggery is prepared. Read Time: 1 min Jaggery, the golden nectar of the ...

A viral Instagram video from Tamil Nadu showcases the traditional process of making palm jaggery, from sap collection to boiling and moulding. The footage has garnered nearly 2 million views and ...

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, ...

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 ...

Jaggery vs Sugar: Sugar is one of the most popular sweeteners used worldwide, especially in India. Jaggery is another common ...

Winter mornings feel incomplete without a hot cup of tea. Although individuals normally add sugar to their chai, a large number of houses favour the use of jaggery (gud) rather than sugar, ...

Explore the vanishing tradition of jaggery production in Veeramangudi, Tamil Nadu, amidst changing agricultural practices and ...

Recent reports have revealed that adulterated jaggery containing harmful chemicals like washing soda and metanil yellow is being sold, especially in Bengaluru. This can cause severe health issues ...