Learn how sugar and jaggery are made – Must Read

Almost everyone likes sweet taste in food, but even today people do not know how sugar and jaggery are manufactured and what kind of effect their excessive consumption can have on our health. Experts say that sweets provide energy to our body, but excessive amounts can also pose a serious threat to health.

sugar manufacturing

Sugar is mainly made from sugarcane and sugar beet. In the process, juice is first extracted by cutting and pressing sugarcane or beetroot. This juice is condensed by boiling and then prepared in the form of white crystals through crystallization process.

White sugar is usually processed and contains very little natural minerals.

Anticaking agents and cleaning chemicals are often added to the sugar available in the market.

manufacturing of jaggery

Jaggery is also prepared from sugarcane juice, but the process is different from sugar.

Sugarcane juice is condensed by boiling and then cooled and molded into a solid form.

Natural minerals and vitamin B complex are often present in small quantities in jaggery.

Due to this, jaggery is considered slightly better than sugar in terms of health, but this does not mean that it can be consumed in excessive quantities.

impact on our health

increase in blood sugar
Consuming excessive sugar and jaggery increases blood glucose level, which can cause diabetes and obesity.

risk of heart disease
Excessive sugar consumption contributes to heart disease and increased cholesterol levels.

dental problems
Eating sweets increases the risk of dental cavities and tooth damage.

weight gain
Sugar and jaggery provide excess calories to the body, which can lead to obesity and related health problems.

expert advice

Consume sugar and jaggery in moderate quantities, i.e. do not take more than 2–3 teaspoons daily.

Using jaggery or natural sweetener like honey instead of processed and packaged sugar can be a better option.

Consume sweets while eating and avoid eating sweets on an empty stomach.

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