Natural Sweetener

 My friend Rachna was visiting me. I knew Rachna was fond of sweets. I told Rachna I would prepare rawa cake for you. Rachna educated me and said, "Coconut Sugar, which I have brought for you, is a healthier substitute for traditional sugar.  Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener made from the sap of the blossoms of the coconut tree. So I put my health first and use coconut sugar in my cooking wherever possible."

Rachna educated me about preparation, nutritional profile, glycemic index and flavour profile of coconut sugar, which I am listing below.

Coconut Vs. Regular Sugar: 4 Differences Between The Sweeteners 

Rachna said," Coconut sugar is made from the sap of the blooms on coconut trees. Flower buds are tapped to extract the sap, which is then boiled to evaporate the water content, producing a concentrated syrup. To create granules that resemble conventional sugar, this syrup is further dehydrated."

Rachna further said, "Table sugar is derived from two different plants: sugar cane and sugar beets. The plant material is crushed, the juice is extracted, and the plant material is refined in several procedures to produce the well-known white crystalline sugar. A highly processed product is produced after the refining process, which is free from contaminants and 

I said, "Conut Sugar is not a substantial source of Iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, and it has antioxidants and a few vitamins and minerals in trace amounts. Additionally,  it contains #inulin, a form of # dietary fibre that can act as a # prebiotic and encourage the development of good gut bacteria. Regular sugar, on the other hand, is heavy on #carbohydrates and has a high #glycemic index(60). It contributes  energy, without much in the way of vitamins, minerals, or other healthy elements."

Glycemic Index:

Rachna educated me about the glycemic index (GI), which shows how rapidly foods high in carbohydrates elevate blood sugar levels. Comparing coconut sugar (54) to ordinary sugar (60) shows that coconut sugar is diabetic friendly. This implies that ordinary sugar can induce a greater rise in sugar levels, while coconut sugar causes blood glucose levels to rise more gradually and slowly. The fact that coconut sugar has a lower GI is probably due to the inclusion of inulin and other fibres."

Flavour Profile:

Rachna said, " Coconut sugar stands out from conventional sugar thanks to its distinctive # caramel-like flavour and slight coconut undertone.  It adds richness and complexity to foods and drinks due to its rich, distinct flavour and delicate sweetness."

I said, " Regular sugar, in comparison, has no distinct taste or odour and provides a lot of sweetness instead."

I thanked Rachna for the gift pack of coconut sugar. Education provided by Rachna was eye eye-opener for me. We prepared and enjoyed eating rawa cake made with coconut sugar. 

https://www.slurrp.com/article/coconut-vs-regular-sugar-unveiling-4-differences-between-the-sweeteners-1691666992985

Sukarma Thareja

Alumnus IITK

India

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