Organic Khand

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Organic (Desi) Khand or Khandsari, also called muscovado sugar, is a type of unrefined sugar that contains natural molasses. It is made from the extracted sugarcane juice, which is mixed with lime and cooked so as to let the liquid evaporate. Once the process is completed, it is left to cool and forms itself into sugar crystals. These are rich brown in colour and possess a toffee-like taste. Unlike processed sugar, it does not undergo the refining process which keeps all the nutrients intact. Aside from antioxidant properties it is also rich in nutrients such as calcium, minerals, fiber, iron, vitamins, and magnesium.

Benefits:
  • Less sweet than sugar
  • Beneficial for digestion
  • Provides strong bones and teeth due to the high calcium content
  • Helpful in curing anaemia and restoring a healthy quantity of blood to the body as is rich in iron
  • Zero chemicals are used to make it
  • Great source of calcium, minerals, fiber, iron, vitamins, and magnesium. It also has that makes it slightly better than white sugar
  • High fiber content which helps in the creation of stools in the bowels
  • Helps in problems like diabetes, joint pain, arthritis and weight loss

Nutritional Information

(Per 100gm approx.)

Calories (kCal)383
Carbohydrates (gm)95
Fat (gm)0
Protein (gm)0
Total mineral salts (mg)740
Phosphorus (mg)3.9
Calcium (mg)85
Magnesium (mg)23
Potassium (mg)100
Iron (mg)1.3