Small Palm Jaggery

Small Palm Jaggery Small Palm Jaggery, known as Karupatti in Tamil, is a traditional unrefined sweetener made from the sap of the Palmyra palm tree (Borassus flabellifer). Regional Names Tamil: கருப்பட்டி (Karupatti) | Telugu: తాటి బెల్లం (Taati Bellam) | Malayalam: കരിമ്പട്ടി (Karimpatti) | Kannada: ತಾಳೆ ಬೆಲ್ಲ (Taale Bella) | Hindi: ताड़ का गुड़ (Tad ka Gur) How It Is Made Palm sap is collected from the Palmyra tree, gently heated, and set into small solid blocks — without any chemical processing, bleaching, or artificial additives. Nutrition Contains iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium — minerals naturally present in palm sap. Has a lower glycaemic index (~41) compared to refined white sugar. Culinary Uses Used in traditional Tamil sweets such as Karupatti Halwa, Karupatti Pongal, Karupatti Coffee, and Karupatti Panakam. Also used as a natural sweetener in herbal teas, payasam, and rice-based desserts. How to Use Dissolve in warm water or milk before adding to recipes. Use in a 1:1 ratio as a substitute for refined sugar in most recipes. Grate or break into smaller pieces for easier melting. Storage Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent melting. Consume within 6 months of opening. This product is a natural food and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalised dietary advice.