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Palm Sugar

Palm sugar is a traditional sweetener made by concentrating the sap of certain palm trees into granules, cakes, or paste. It is used similarly to other added sugars and has a caramel-like flavor.

Beneficial properties

natural sweetener minimally processed in some forms provides small amounts of minerals

Nutritional highlights

Palm sugar is primarily carbohydrate in the form of sugars, with small amounts of minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc, and calcium depending on processing and source.

Caution. Like other added sugars, palm sugar can raise blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes or those managing blood sugar.

Conditions it helps with

Cavities & Tooth Pain
Includes: Cavities / Tooth Decay
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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