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Low glycemic index (36).
100 % natural sweetener.
Less fructose.
Named the most sustainable sweetener in the world in 2014.
Coconut Sap Sugar is a natural, whole food, a 100 % natural sugar, and sweetener.
It’s derived from coconut, a whole food with 5,000 years of recorded use in food preparation with health benefits.
Coconut Sap Sugar is made from 100 % sweet watery sap that drips from cut flower buds of organically grown, Fresh Coconuts .
It is not an artificial sweetener ; it is also not a by-product of sugar cane, it is neither brown sugar nor muscuvado sugar.
Instead, Coconut Sap Sugar is a perfect and healthy substitute for artificial sweeteners that are toxic to one’s health as well as a better alternative to other natural sweeteners that are sugar-cane based such as: Refined White Sugar, brown sugar, turbinado sugar, muscovado sugar, sucanat sugar , molasses and others.
Coconut is well-known to be devoid of any anti-nutrient factors.
Organic Coconut Sap Sugar is pesticide-free, contains no chemicals, no additives, no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colorings, and no fermenting agents. No synthetic adulterants are used.
Coconut Sap Sugar is considered to be a very good natural sweeteners with low Glycemic Index, with several health benefits.
Tests done by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute & Department of Science Technology of the Philippines has revealed a low glycemic index (GI) of 35 compared to that of table sugar’s glycemic index of 64.
According to a scientist from Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Glycemic Index is the glucose response of an individual from food relative to a standard glucose solution.
Low glucose index food is good for proper control of diabetes mellitus and has shown to lower the LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol or known as the bad cholesterol.
It has been also noted that it is also good for weight maintenance, thus preventing obesity or being overweight.
Comparative chemical analysis also revealed that coconut sugar contains higher amount of nutrients compared to brown cane sugar.
According to the report, coconut sugar has some amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, sulfur and micro nutrients.
Coconut sugar is properly dried where individually granules are not stick to each other, with only 0.4-0.8 water activity and has 2 years shell life stored in clean and dry place at room temperature.
It is is made only of 100 % pure coconut sap that freshly harvested with 6 hours old, and it is processed through naturally evaporation of coconut sap.
There are no added preservatives, anti-fermentation agent, or any kind of additives and adulterants.
Coconut sugar is good for both diabetics and non-diabetics.
Coconut sugar does not induce hyperglycemia or high blood sugar because it has a low glycemic index.
The glycemic index (GI) basically measures how fast carbohydrates convert to glucose in the blood or how rapidly a particular carbohydrate turns into sugar.
The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical system of measuring how much of a rise in circulating blood sugar a carbohydrate triggers–the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response.
So a low GI food will cause a small rise, while a high GI food will trigger a dramatic spike.
The glycemic index (GI) is about the quality of the carbohydrates, not the quantity.
The low glycemic index of coconut sap sugar as based from test results in the Philippines, USA, Japan and Australia is in the range of 35 to 54 GI / serving as compared with the high glycemic index rating of sugars that come from sugar cane or cane sugar ( i.e.: refined white sugar, brown sugar, turbinado sugar, muscovado sugar, molasses, sucanat ) which falls in the range of 65-100 GI / serving.
Other natural sweeteners such as date sugar (100 GI / serving) , maple syrup (69+ GI per serving) and honey (upper 70′s GI per serving ) are also under the classification of high glycemic index.
Increased glucose in the bloodstream from sugar and other high glycemic index foods causes spikes in insulin, which over time, can lead to insulin-resistance and type II diabetes as well as other health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular problems.
The Classification of the Glycemic Index of Food are as follows:
from http://www.coconutsugarphilippines.com/coconutsugarhealthinfo.php
Coconut sap also contains various vitamins, including twelve (12) of the essential vitamin B complex.
Inositol , a nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy is the highest of all vitamins found in the coconut sap.
Inositol is found to be a component of phospholipids in the brain, skeletal, heart and male reproductive tissues.
Inositol plays a vital role in nerve transmission, the regulation of enzyme activity and it aids in the redistribution of fats within the body.
Inositol is now being studied in the prevention of cancer.
Inositol is known to creates a calming effect. It has been used for depression, panic attacks and diabetes.
Inositol is known to reduce blood cholesterol and helps prevent hardening of the arteries.
Inositol is important in the formation of lecithin and the metabolism of fat and cholesterol.
It removes fat from the liver. Inositol is also essential for hair growth.
Inositol is also reportedly beneficial for the treatment of eye abnormalities and helps prevent eczema and psoriasis. Inositol is also beneficial for alzheimer’s disease, autism and schizophrenia.
Known vitamins in Coconut Sap Sugar:
| VITAMIN | VALUE (MG/DL) |
| Thiamine | 77.00 |
| Riboflavin | 12.20 |
| Pyridoxine | |
| Paraaminobenzoic Acid | 38.40-47.10 |
| Pyridoxal | 38.40 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 5.20 |
| Nicotinic Acid | 40.60 |
| Biotin | 0.17 |
| Folic Acid | 0.24 |
| Inositol | 127.70 |
| Choline | 9.00 |
| Vitamin B12 | trace |
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Aside from vitamins and amino acids, the coconut sap is also rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc , iron , manganese and more.
The human body does not produce minerals and they must be provided from food sources.
Vitamins have little function without minerals.
Minerals enable the vitamins to effectively accomplish its purposes.
The benefits of minerals include: prevention of disease and promotion of good health; formation of bones and teeth; plays an important role in nerve functions; is an essential constituent of body fluids and tissues; and is an important component of enzyme systems.
As seen from the Table below coconut sap sugar showed significantly greater amounts of potassium, zinc, iron and other mineral nutrients than brown sugar and refined white sugar from sugar cane.
Potassium has been shown to have a significant role in the maintenance of normal blood pressure thus contributing in the reduction of risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.
| MACRONUTRIENT | Coconut | Brown Cane Sugar | Refined Cane Sugar |
| Nitrogen (N) | 2,020.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 790.0 | 30.0 | 0.7 |
| Potassium (K) | 10,300.0 | 650.0 | 25.0 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 60.0 | 240.0 | 80.0 |
| Magnessium (Mg) | 290.0 | 70.0 | 10.0 |
| Sodium (Na) | 450.0 | 20.0 | 10.0 |
| Chlorine (Cl) | 4700.0 | 180.0 | 100.0 |
| Sulfur (S) | 260.0 | 130.0 | 20.0 |
| Boron (B) | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zinc(Zn) | 21.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Copper (Cu) | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Iron (Fe) | 21.9 | 12.6 | 1.2 |
from http://www.coconutsugarphilippines.com/coconutsugarhealthinfo.php
Coconut sap sugar which is made from 100 % coconut sap contains sixteen (16) of the amino acids.
Amino acids are essential to human metabolism and to making the human body function properly for good health.
Out of the twenty (20) amino acids that are needed to build the various proteins used in the growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues, enzymes, hormones and other vital body substances, sixteen (16) of these amino acids are present in the coconut sap.
The highest amount of amino acid found in the coconut sap is glutamine.
Studies show that the fluid produced by the prostate gland contains significant amounts of glutamic acid, and this amino acid may play an important role in the normal function of the prostate.
Glutamine is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid.
Glutamine assists in maintaining the proper acid / alkaline balance in the body, and is the basis of the building blocks for the synthesis of RNA and DNA.
In animal research, glutamine has anti-inflammatory effects.
Glutamine also decreases the craving for sweets and sugar, which is beneficial to people wishing to lose weight.
Glutamic acid is also a component of folic acid and a precursor of glutathione, an antioxidant.
Glutamic acid may play a role in the normal function of the heart and the prostate.
Under normal circumstances, humans can meet their glutamate requirements directly from the diet .
Glutamic acid is also an important neurotransmitter involved with the transportation of potassium across the blood-brain barrier and is important in the metabolism of sugars and fats.
Since glutamine easily passes through the blood-brain barrier, it is also known as a superb brain fuel, and some people refer to it as a “smart-vitamin” (but it is not a vitamin).
Glutamine is considered to be nature’s “Brain Food” by improving mental capacities; and is used in the treatment of depression, fatigue, alcoholism, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, mental retardation, and schizophrenia.
Glutamine has also been shown to help in the control of alcoholism, shorten the healing time of ulcers and alleviating fatigue, depression, and impotence.
It has also been used successfully in the treatment of schizophrenia and senility.
Amino acids in Coconut Sap:
| Amino Acid | Value (g /100g) |
| Trytophan | 1.27 |
| Lysine | 0.32 |
| Histidine | 1.19 |
| Arginine | 0.35 |
| Aspartic Acid | 11.22 |
| Threonine | 15.36 |
| Serine | 8.24 |
| Glutamic Acid | 34.20 |
| Proline | 3.52 |
| Glycine | 0.47 |
| Alanine | 2.56 |
| Valine | 2.11 |
| Methionine | - |
| Isoleucine | 0.38 |
| Leucine | 0.48 |
| Tyrosine | 0.31 |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78 |
from http://www.coconutsugarphilippines.com/coconutsugarhealthinfo.php.
Like other sweeteners, coconut sugar can be used in cooking, baking, coffee, juices, cakes, pastries, confectionery, sweetener for sauces and among others.
Fresh coconut sap has almost clear and transparent with slight yellowish color where it can produce highest quality coconut sugar.
Evaporation of coconut sap and granulation process really needs to control the heat and with appropriate length of time to prevent over cooked the coconut sugar where it become darker color with burn taste and nutrients.
Proper drying of coconut sugar is very necessary to have longer shelf life and to prevent development of bacteria which leading to become sour taste and odor of coconut sugar.
Coconut sugar with slight bitter after taste means it has lot of anti-fermentation agent.
Coconut sugar that the granules are not freely flowing which means that the coconut sugar has high moisture content and the bacteria has speedy growth wherein the coconut sugar become dark color with sour taste and odor.
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| Product Type: |
Sugar
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Type: |
Health Sugar
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Form: |
Granular
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| Processing Type: |
Coconut sugar is the boiled and dehydrated sap of the coconut palm.
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Color: |
Brown
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Packaging: |
Bag,Bulk,Drum
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| Place of Origin: |
Philippines
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Primary Ingredient: |
Palm Sugar
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