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Valluvam traditional palm jaggery

Palm Jaggery

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Buy Palm Jaggery Online from Valluvam, Chennai

Palm jaggery (karupatti) is made from the sap of palmyra trees and boiled in the traditional way - an unrefined, mineral-rich alternative to white sugar for coffee, tea, sweets and payasam.

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Palm jaggery (karupatti) guide

What is karupatti?

Karupatti, also called panai vellam, is a traditional sweetener made from the sap of the palm tree. It is dark, solid and rich in flavour. Many people use it in place of white sugar in coffee, sweets and porridge.

How to use it

  • Dissolve in hot water for karupatti coffee, then add milk.
  • Melt into payasam, kozhukattai and sweet pongal.
  • Add to ragi and millet porridge.

Storage

Karupatti absorbs moisture, so keep it in an airtight container in a dry place.

Palm jaggery - common questions

What is karupatti?

Karupatti (palm jaggery / panai vellam) is a natural sweetener made from fresh palm sap. It is unrefined and used in coffee, tea, sweets and traditional remedies instead of white sugar.

Is palm jaggery the same as palm sugar?

Palm jaggery comes in solid blocks; palm sugar and palm candy (panam kalkandu) are other forms made from the same palm sap.

Where can I buy pure karupatti online?

Buy Valluvam palm jaggery (karupatti) online here - delivered in Chennai and across India.

Is karupatti better than sugar?

It is less processed and has a richer flavour, but it is still a sweetener, so use it in moderation.

Why buy from Valluvam?