Jaggery, a traditional unrefined sugar derived from sugarcane juice, represents a vital product for rural economies and nutritional diets worldwide. Its production, largely based on open-pan ...

Till recently, the air in Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, used to be redolent with the fragrance of caramelised sugarcane juice, thanks to the over 100 family-run ...

Jaggery vs Sugar: Sugar is one of the most popular sweeteners used worldwide, especially in India. Jaggery is another common sweetener. The two products are often confused because they both come from ...

Food Safety Department officials have intensified raids on jaggery manufacturing units in Salem and Namakkal districts, ahead of the Pongal festival. Sugarcane is cultivated over larger areas in Salem ...

Jaggery, a traditional sweetener, is making a comeback. Unlike refined sugar, it retains vital minerals and vitamins. Studies show jaggery offers health benefits, aiding digestion and boosting ...