Coconut palm sugar 1kg

Description

Coconut sugar has a naturally low Glycaemic Index (GI), which is useful for weight management and also improves blood glucose and lipid levels in people diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or type 2). The GI level of coconut sugar is 35. By comparison, agave nectar has a GI of 42, honey a GI of 55 and cane sugar a GI of 68.
The main ingredients in coconut sugar (70-79%) are sucrose, glucose and fructose (both 3-9%). Coconut sugar is more nutritious than other sweeteners. It is particularly rich in potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron, and is a natural source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. It is also a good source of vitamin C. It contains minerals and enzymes that contribute to slow absorption into the bloodstream.

This product bears the Food and Veterinary Office label: EE-ÖKO-03.