Palm candy, also known as panam kalkandau, is a natural, unrefined sweetener made from the flowers of coconut palm trees. It's a crystalline sweetener that's a chemical-free, bleach-free substitute for refined sugar. Palm candy is also known as palm sugar or tal mishri.
Palm candy has a low glycemic index compared to white sugar's. It's also rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B12.
Here are some of the health benefits of palm candy:
- It helps with coughs and colds
- Liquefies phlegm
- Boosts energy levels
- Supports children's growth
- Strengthens bones
- It helps clean organs like the respiratory tract, intestines, lungs, and stomach
- It helps clear toxins from the body and reduce heat
Palm candy is also a good food for weight watchers because it has properties that satiate hunger and prevent overeating.