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Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the [[molasses]] and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, moisture content of up to 20%, and the remainder made up of other insoluble matter such as wood ash, proteins and bagasse fibers. | Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the [[molasses]] and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, moisture content of up to 20%, and the remainder made up of other insoluble matter such as wood ash, proteins and bagasse fibers. | ||
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| − | It is a very moist form of sugar obtained from certain palm trees. Usually shipped in bags. Sometimes used as a source of alcohol. | + | It is a very moist form of sugar obtained from certain palm trees. Usually shipped in bags. Sometimes used as a source of alcohol. Liquefies when subjected to high temperatures. Very syrupy; requires efficient separation.<br><br> |
| − | Liquefies when subjected to high temperatures. Very syrupy; requires efficient separation.<br><br> | ||
Subject to loss in weight, sometimes amounting 10%, or more on voyages through the tropics. | Subject to loss in weight, sometimes amounting 10%, or more on voyages through the tropics. | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, 17 April 2012
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Jaggery
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Description
Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, moisture content of up to 20%, and the remainder made up of other insoluble matter such as wood ash, proteins and bagasse fibers.
It is a very moist form of sugar obtained from certain palm trees. Usually shipped in bags. Sometimes used as a source of alcohol. Liquefies when subjected to high temperatures. Very syrupy; requires efficient separation.
Subject to loss in weight, sometimes amounting 10%, or more on voyages through the tropics.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.