Lump Sugar Palm

Lump Sugar Palm (Panam Kalkandam) is made from a sweet drink called panam pathaneer. This is extracted from the flower of palmera tree. This is a kind of rock sugar. It is a crystallised sugar. It is also known as Panang Kalkandu, Palm Sugar Candy and rock candy.

Lump Sugar Production

Lump sugar is made by tapping the sap from the inflorescence of the palm tree. Boiling it and until it becomes a syrup. Then allow to solid it. And finally made into crystals of different shapes and in different sizes. Here the sugar is dissolving in warm water until the sugar doesn’t dissolve any more. Let it cool.

It is a crystalline sweetener which is rich in nutrient and also low glycemic. Lump sugar is a completely natural product with no preservatives. It contains minerals, vitamins, calcium, iron & phytonutrients including zinc and potassium. Palm candy can quench thirst with water. This can be considered as a natural substituent for refined sugar. Lump sugar is good for health.

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Health Benefits

Since it is an unrefined sugar, it is known to be rich in vitamins and minerals. As a result, it has become increasingly popular as a substitute to white and brown sugar. Studies have found that it contains minerals like potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, manganese and copper; small amounts of phytonutrients such as polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanidin; and antioxidants. It is rich in B vitamins, especially inositol (Vit8) which is needed for the formation of healthy cells, as well as thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid and choline.

Uses

It is used in the preparation of traditional dishes in south and south-east Asian cuisines. The sugar has a mild caramel flavour and in its liquid form resembles honey whereas in the granular state, it is not much different in taste as compared to white sugar. It is used in making curries, sauces and desserts.

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