Description
Desi Shakkar (Jaggery Powder)
- Desi Shakkar is a natural, traditional sweetener made by concentrating sugarcane juice and is known all over the world by different local names.
- Jaggery powder is made from evaporated organic sugar cane juice and it does not contain any chemical, calcium lime is added which is permitted under organic guidelines.
- Mahajan Store’s Special Jaggery powder is made from pure jaggery.
- Desi Shakkar can range from golden brown and dark brown in colour, depending on the extent to which it is cooked.
- jaggery manages to retain traces of iron, fiber and various mineral salts.
- Best replacement for white processed sugar.
When to Use Jaggery Powder
- You can enjoy desi shakkar with your favourite rice or can make churi with roti, shakkar and ghee as a substitute for white processed sugar.
- It tastes great in tea as a replacement for white sugar.
- Substitute jaggery powder for sugar in milk or tea.
- If you cook sweet dishes like kheer at home use jaggery powder as a sweetener instead of sugar.
Benefits of Jaggery Powder
Source of carbohydrates
Jaggery Powder is rich in carbohydrates, and our body needs it to produce energy. Carbohydrates are considered to be bad for your diet but not all forms can be given up. Jaggery can be consumed in many forms and can do wonders for your health by keeping you fit.
Supports our digestive system
Jaggery powder has natural properties that stimulate digestive enzymes, which go a long way to prevent and relieve constipation. Since it helps bowel movements it clears up all the bad food stuck in your system.
Rich in minerals
Organic powder jaggery is rich in minerals- phosphorous, calcium, and iron. Since it is extracted from sugarcane juice and is not refined and bleached, it retains all these minerals.
Detoxification of the liver:
?It is a natural body cleanser, so it takes off the pressure on your liver. Thus, just a tablespoon of organic powder jaggery at the end of your meal supports your digestive system.
Cleansing and purifying:
Jaggery Powder purifies the blood and cleanses your respiratory tract, lungs, and even the digestive tract. By eliminating toxins from the body, organic jaggery also serves as a means to improve general immunity.
Purifies blood:
There is much natural blood purifies offered by nature but jaggery comes in the most versatile form. Be it in liquid or powder form, jaggery flushes toxins from your body and cleanses your blood.
Rich in antioxidants:
Magnesium, some vitamins, and selenium with antioxidant properties are available in organic powder jaggery. This protects your body from damage done by free radicals, and keeps particular kinds of cancer at bay, and resists skin damage.
Fights common cold and cough:
During the flu season, the best cure or armour against the flu is developing a strong immune system and this can beat the common cold/cough. Organic jaggery can provide you with the right cure without spending a lot of money on artificial immune boosters.
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