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Coconut sugar BIO 250gr
Product code: ΒΙΟ163Price:2.33€
Delivery in 5 - 7 days
Description
COCONUT SUGARCoconut sugar(Coconut Palm) is a natural, unprocessed sweetener that comes from the flowers of coconut trees. It is one of the most productive and widespread plants in the world, Cocos nucifera and grows in the islands and coastal areas in most tropical climates. Our coconut sugar comes from Java – an island of Indonesia where high humidity and abundant rainfall offer excellent cultivation conditions. Unlike other sugar products grown as plants only, coconut trees grow in the wild and benefit the ecosystem. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, coconut sugar is one of the most viable sweeteners in the world, producing up to 75 percent more sugar per acre of sugar cane.BENEFITS OF HEALTHCoconut sugar is considered to be one of the healthiest sweeteners, as it naturally has a low glycemic index (GI). When eaten, carbohydrates (starch and sugar) are converted into glucose and pumped into the bloodstream. The low glycemic index releases glucose more slowly and steadily and is, therefore, better assimilated into the body to control blood sugar levels. Coconut sugar is rated GI 35.By comparison, most products made from cane sugar have a GI of about 68. This makes coconut sugar a preferred option for diabetics who have to follow a diet low in glycemic.Cancer, obesity and cardiovascular diseases are associated with excessive consumption of refined and high glycemic index carbohydrates. Coconut sugar does not bear the same dangers of these diseases and thus offers a natural, nutritious alternative to sugar cane and artificial sweeteners. In addition, the gradual and controlled release of energy levels between meals helps maintain a healthy weight.With a plethora of vitamins and 16 amino acids, coconut sugar has a nutritional value superior to the other sweeteners.Glutamine is the predominant amino acid in coconut sugar and is known for boosting the immune system and promoting tissue repair.Coconut sugar also contains 12 of the essential vitamin B complexes and has a high inositol content which is essential for healthy nerve and cognitive function. Inositol can also help combat depression.Among the many nutrients contained in coconut sugar are nitrogen, important for maintaining a healthy heart.Refined white sugar contains no nitrogen.Coconut sugar has a sweet caramel flavor and can instantly replace the sugar cane sugar in every favorite recipe. Use it in baking, sweetening chocolate recipes or as an alternative to sweetening drinks.Our Cocοnut sugar is 100% PURE, the whole nectar coconut flower, Cocos nucifera, the green coconut tree.