Description
You cannot think of tropical without thinking of the swaying coconut trees. Not only are they a sight to behold, but the coconut palm tree (of which there are 19 varieties in Sri Lanka) is super useful. Every single part of it is used to make food, beverages, utensils, household items and even rafters.
Coconut sugar is known to score around 35 on the Glycemic Index when compared to refined regular sugars that score in the range of 60 – 70. High GI foods can cause your blood sugar to spike suddenly and this affects your insulin levels. Thus it is safe to say that coconut sugar is a healthier alternative if blood sugar levels are of concern to you.
Coconut Sugar with its hint of caramel is very similar to brown sugar in taste, colour and consistency. You can therefore replace your regular unhealthy and refined sugars with coconut sugar with no major difference to taste and sweetness. When cooking with coconut sugar, the end result may be darker than when using white sugar.
Manufacturing Process
Goodfolks natural coconut Sugar is sourced from sustainable and organic plantations. The manufacturing process is standardised and this has enabled the product to be USDA Organic certified, EU organic certified and have the FSSC 22000 certification. The manufacturing process does not use bone char which is derived from animals (unlike the process for refined sugars) and as such makes this cruelty free.
Special Properties
Low GI Score (Glycemic Index)
Unrefined. Therefore contains natural nutrients, is high on antioxidants and contains iron, potassium and calcium.
Contains Inulin (type of dietary fiber that helps keep your gut healthy, prevent colon cancer, and balance your blood sugar.
Lower fructose content
Vegan
Gluten Free
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/6-coconut-sugar-benefits-that-will-convince-you-to-switch-from-refined-sugar-1684142#:~:text=Coconut%20sugar%20is%20not%20a,in%20baking%20and%20in%20cooking
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_sugarhttps://www.peta.org/living/food/health-food-coconut-sugar/
Sourcing
Sourced from organic and sustainable plantations and manufactured to international standards.
