Jaggery Powder - Natural Unrefined Sweetener, Rich In Vitamins And Minerals For Energy And Wellness

Jaggery is unrefined natural sugar that is produced with out adding any chemicals. More than 70% of the total world jaggery production is done in India. Jaggery is popularly known as the "medicinal sugar" and is nutritionally comparable with honey. It has be been used as a sweetener in Ayurvedic Medicine for 3000 years. Indian ayurvedic medicine considers jaggery to be beneficial in treating throat and lung infection. While refined sugar mainly consists of glucose and fructose, jaggery contains glucose and sucrose. but jaggery also has minerals and vitamins which lacks in refined sugar. The mineral content of jaggery includes calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and iron and traces of zinc and copper. The vitamin content includes folic acid and B-complex vitamins. Thus, other than that it is a good source of energy, it also prevents rheumatic afflictions; prevents disorders of bile; helps in relieving fatigue, relaxation of muscles, nerves and blood vessels; maintains blood pressure and reduces water retention; increases hemoglobin level and prevents anemia.


BENEFITS OF JAGGERY

Jaggery is rich in several important vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants.
Jaggery can be especially beneficial for people who (are):
anemic, cannot eat or tolerate meat, suffering from frequent muscle cramps, tension or soreness, pregnant or experiencing PMS symptoms
have eaten too much salt can balance out their diets with jaggery.