{"title":"Natural Sweeteners","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"organic-brown-sugar-500g","title":"Organic Brown Sugar 500g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dpp-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"dpp-hero\"\u003eUnlike commercial brown sugar — which is just white sugar with added molasses — \u003cstrong\u003eDhatu Organic Brown Sugar retains its natural molasses from the first extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unrefined, mineral-rich, and certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Organic Brown Sugar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two very different products sold as \"brown sugar\". The first — and most common commercially — is refined white sugar with a coating of molasses added back in. It looks brown and has a slight molasses flavour, but nutritionally it is nearly identical to white sugar. The second is genuinely unrefined brown sugar, where the molasses is never removed in the first place — it remains naturally bound to the sugar crystals from the initial sugarcane processing. Dhatu's is the second kind — and it is made from certified organically grown sugarcane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Genuine Brown Sugar is Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally retained molasses\u003c\/strong\u003e — not artificially added back in, but never removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher mineral content\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium (83mg), potassium (133mg), and iron naturally present from molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRicher, deeper flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — true caramel and toffee notes in baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or processing chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo caramel colour additives\u003c\/strong\u003e — colour comes only from natural molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in baking — cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies, and bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace white sugar in tea and coffee for a richer flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in marinades, BBQ sauces, and glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake caramel sauce, toffee, and fudge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle over porridge, pancakes, and French toast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if brown sugar is genuine or just coloured white sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine unrefined brown sugar has irregular crystal sizes, a sticky texture from bound molasses, and a deep, complex flavour. 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Dhatu Organic Jaggery Powder is made from pure sugarcane juice without any sulphur, lime, or bleaching agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Organic Jaggery Powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaggery (Gur) is made by boiling freshly pressed sugarcane juice until it solidifies — retaining all the natural minerals stripped away during white sugar refining. Our jaggery powder is finely milled for easy dissolving, making it ideal for everyday use in tea, coffee, sweets, and cooking. 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Our jaggery powder is finely milled for easy dissolving, making it ideal for everyday use in tea, coffee, sweets, and cooking. 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The first — and most common commercially — is refined white sugar with a coating of molasses added back in. It looks brown and has a slight molasses flavour, but nutritionally it is nearly identical to white sugar. The second is genuinely unrefined brown sugar, where the molasses is never removed in the first place — it remains naturally bound to the sugar crystals from the initial sugarcane processing. 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The flower sap is collected by trained climbers at dawn, then slowly reduced over wood fire to produce dark, mineral-rich sugar crystals. Unlike coconut sugar (from coconut palms), Palmyra palm sugar has a stronger, smokier taste and is especially prized in traditional South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking. It is known as Karupatti (கருப்பட்டி) in Tamil and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Palm Sugar is Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional calcium content\u003c\/strong\u003e — 87mg per 100g, among the highest of any sweetener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in B vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e — B1, B2, and B3 (niacin) naturally present from the palm sap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower glycaemic index (~41)\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentler blood sugar impact than white sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — 520mg per 100g supports heart and muscle function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, complex flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — smoky, earthy, caramel notes unlike any other sweetener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally medicinal\u003c\/strong\u003e — used in Ayurveda for cooling, digestion, and liver health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero processing chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e — made by boiling sap over fire, nothing added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in traditional South Indian sweets — karupatti halwa, palm sugar pongal, payasam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir into coffee, herbal teas, and kanji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in chutneys and tamarind-based gravies for authentic depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to lemon juice with water for a natural electrolyte drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a topping for pancakes, dosas, and idlis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Palm Sugar and Coconut Sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth come from palm trees, but different species. Palm sugar is from the Palmyra palm — it has a stronger, smokier, more complex flavour and is darker in colour. Coconut sugar comes from coconut palm flower buds and has a milder caramel taste. Palm sugar is particularly traditional in South India and Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Karupatti the same as Palm Sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Karupatti is the Tamil name for Palmyra palm sugar. The same product is also called Panakarkandu (crystallised form), Thaati Bellam in Telugu, and Tad Gur in Hindi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Palm Sugar in regular recipes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — use it wherever you would use brown sugar or jaggery. Note that its strong flavour will be noticeable, which is desirable in traditional recipes but may be overpowering in delicate baked goods. Start with 50% substitution in non-traditional recipes to find your preferred balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it certified organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Dhatu Organic Palm Sugar is sourced from certified organic Palmyra palm farms, free from synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and processing chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it support Ayurvedic health?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Ayurveda, palm sugar is considered cooling (unlike cane jaggery which is warming) and is traditionally used to support liver health, aid digestion, and treat urinary complaints. 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