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DRIED CANE JUICE, UNREFINED (PANELA, RAPADURA)
Dried cane juice, also known as Rapadura or Panela, is made from sugar cane and is an excellent natural sweetener. It can be added to a variety of yogurts, smoothies and porridges. It is also suitable for cooking and baking.
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History
Sugar cane juice has been around for thousands of years**. It is evident from surviving records that it was obtained for its sweetening effects as early as 8000 BC. Back then, sugar cane was a wild, wild plant. However, because of its popularity, it was domesticated and cultivated over time. At the beginning of the first century AD, it was discovered that by drying the pressed juice, it was possible to obtain a powder that was easier to preserve and had a longer shelf life. This discovery was the cause of the spread of the dried cane juice subconscious to the medieval Islamic world. And subsequently to other parts of the world.
Origin and cultivation
Sugarcane is a tropical plant native to India where it is still cultivated today. It is a very popular, widely used sweetener in India. It is a perennial plant with massive stalks. **It grows naturally without fertilization or irrigation.
Production procedure
Although the traditional production of this sweetener is thousands of years old, it is still a production method that is still used today, except for some innovations. Dried cane juice is made from freshly harvested sugar cane. The production process itself involves crushing the sugar cane stalks, pressing, filtering, thickening and drying. The result of the process is a natural product, produced without the refining process.
Composition and properties
It is a traditional concentrated product of dried sugar cane juice. Based on gentle processing and omitting the refining process, the natural content of minerals, vitamins and other phytonutrients is preserved in the dried cane juice.
Instructions for use
Dried cane juice, characterised by its typical golden colour, is popular for its delicate sweet taste with a slight caramel tinge. It can be used as a substitute for refined sugar and other sweeteners. It can be added** to various yoghurts, smoothies and porridges. It is also suitable for cooking and baking.**
Recommended storage
Store in a dry place and protect from heat.
In conclusion
Jaggery – Dried cane juice can also be found under the name Panela or Rapadura.
You can choose from the following packaging options:
- in a 250 g or 1 kg bag
- in a paper box, 25 kg content
Origin: India
Sources
[1] EGGLESTON, Gillian, 2019. History of Sugar and Sweeteners. Chemistry's Role in Food Production and Sustainabillity. 1314(5), 63–74.
[2] Positive Aspects of Cane Sugar and Sugar Cane Derived Products in Food and Nutrition, 2018. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(16), 4007–4012. [3] KUMAR, Rakesh and Mahesh KUMAR, 2018. Upgradation of jaggery production and preservation technologies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 96(7), 167–180.
[4] KUMAR DWIVEDI, Amit, 2013. Case of Indian Jaggery Industry: Bhagirathi Gur Manufacturers. Journal of Rural and Industrial Development. 1(1), 61–64.
[5] G. SHAH, Narendra, Pankaj VERMA and Sanjay M. MAHAJANI, 2019. Effects of acid treatment in jaggery making. Food Chemistry. (299), 125094. ISSN 0308–8146.
ø Nutritional information
| Per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Energy value | 1537 kJ / 362 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90.4 g |
| – of which sugars | 90.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | <0.01 g |
Technology and production process
All ingredients contained in the product are 100% pure and natural and non-synthetic.
Our ethical approach is based on respect for all living things = we have not, do not and will never in the future test our products on animals.
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The product has been developed and produced in an atmosphere of love, harmony and with intent of giving benefit to all who use it.
This product is suitable for vegans. At no stage during development, testing or production of this item were animal or dairy products used.
ø Nutritional information
| Per 100 g | |
|---|---|
| Energy value | 1537 kJ / 362 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90.4 g |
| – of which sugars | 90.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | <0.01 g |
