Palm Sugar

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 387
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 100
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Mostly sucrose with minor glucose and fructose; retains trace minerals and aromatic compounds compared to refined white sugar.

Storage

Room temp: up to 720 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Palm sugar is an unrefined sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, sold as coarse granules, paste, or molded cakes. It has a deep caramel, toffee-like aroma and a mellow sweetness that melts easily and browns readily. Cooks grate or dissolve it into curries, dipping sauces, braises, desserts, and drinks.

Producers across Southeast and South Asia tap coconut, date, and palmyra palms, simmer the sap to a thick syrup, and crystallize or mold it. It features prominently in Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino, and Sri Lankan cuisines and spread through regional trade.