COCONUT SUGAR - PREBIOTIC, LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX
Coconut sugar
A healthier substitute for white sugar
Coconut sugar (from the cocos nucifera palm) is obtained from the sweet sap that accumulates in the coconut palm.
Coconut sugar looks like cane sugar, but its granules are finer.
Purella organic coconut sugar comes from organic farms in Indonesia. It is suitable for vegans and naturally gluten-free.
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Sugar obtained from the coconut palm is considered a substitute (alternative) for traditional white sugar.
Coconut sugar in your diet
Coconut sugar is just as high in calories as traditional white sugar. It raises blood sugar levels to a slightly lesser extent, but it still contains fructose. Therefore, coconut sugar, like white sugar, should be consumed in moderation.
Coconut sugar tastes similar to brown sugar. It also gives prepared desserts a slightly nutty color.
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The glycemic index of coconut sugar ranges from 35 to 42 GI (depending on the manufacturer), which is considered a low value for this index. For comparison – white sugar has a GI of 60.