Jaggery Cane Sugar (Goor)

Jaggery is a natural, unrefined sweetener made from sugarcane juice or palm sap. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor and comes in golden to dark brown blocks or granules. Packed with essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium, jaggery is often used as a healthier alternative to refined sugar in cooking, baking, and traditional beverages. It is also known for its digestive and energy-boosting properties.

Discover Jaggery Cane Sugar, also known as Goor, at Zohraa. This traditional sweetener is used in many South Asian and regional recipes, making it a useful ingredient for kitchens that enjoy traditional cooking.

A Traditional Sweetener for Everyday Cooking

Jaggery is commonly used to sweeten a variety of dishes. Depending on its form, it can be broken into pieces, grated or prepared for use in recipes.

How to Use Jaggery Cane Sugar

• Traditional desserts: Use it in recipes that call for jaggery or goor.
• Sweet dishes: Add it to suitable traditional sweet preparations.
• Baking: Use it in recipes that specifically call for jaggery.
• Cooking: Include it in dishes where a sweetener is required.
• Hot drinks: Use it in a drink recipe if appropriate for the product’s form and preparation instructions.

Here are the approximate nutrition facts for jaggery (per 1 tablespoon or 20 grams):

• Calories: 60-70
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 16-17 grams
  • Sugars: 15-16 grams
• Calcium: 10-15 mg
• Iron: 1-2 mg (5-10% of the Daily Value)
• Potassium: 40-50 mg
• Magnesium: 10-15 mg

Key Benefits: Jaggery is rich in minerals like iron and magnesium, making it a more nutritious alternative to refined sugar. It provides quick energy and is often used in traditional remedies to aid digestion and boost immunity.

Product Information

• Product name: Jaggery Cane Sugar (Goor)
• Product type: Cane-based sweetener
• Suggested uses: Cooking, desserts and traditional recipes

Check the packaging for the exact ingredients, product form, net weight, nutritional information and storage instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is jaggery cane sugar?

Jaggery is a traditional sweetener commonly made from sugarcane juice. Check the product label to confirm the ingredients of this particular product.

2. What does goor mean?

Goor is a name used for jaggery in some South Asian languages and food traditions.

3. How can I use jaggery in cooking?

Jaggery can be used in suitable desserts, sweet dishes and recipes that call for this type of sweetener.

4. Can jaggery be used instead of white sugar?

It can replace sugar in some recipes, but the flavour, texture and amount needed may differ. Follow the recipe instructions.

5. How should I store jaggery cane sugar?

Follow the storage directions on the packaging. Keep it sealed as instructed to help preserve its quality.