Jaggery

Jaggery is a traditional, unrefined natural sweetener made by boiling and concentrating sugarcane juice or palm sap without chemical processing. It is popularly known as “gur” in India.

Key Points

India produces more than 70% of the world’s jaggery, making it the global leader in natural sweeteners.
Unlike refined sugar, jaggery retains important minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
It is widely consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean due to its nutritional value and traditional use in foods and medicines.