Overview: Karuppati looks like a chocolate in the shape of hemisphere. It is being prepared from the palm sapling sap which is extracted skillfully this sap is poured into the earthen pots or coconut shells , the manufacture process does involve the addition of chemicals. This is mostly made in between January to May. It is considered as a storehouse of many minerals like Iron, magnesium, phosporous and potassium.This generally stored in a palm sack to get air circulated.But palm jaggery benefits are enviable because of its medicinal properties.

Benefits: 1. Palm jaggery is rich in iron and it increases hemoglobin and treats anemia if consumed regularly. 2. It is rich in magnesium and helps to regulate the nervous system. 3. Presence of calcium in palm jaggery helps to build and maintain strong bones. 4. Palm jaggery boosts the immune system. 5. It acts as a detox for removing unwanted particles in the liver, and cleans the system by removing toxins in our body. 6. Eating Palm jaggery during pregnancy helps in the weight gain of the baby. 7. Palm jaggery releases endorphins and relax your body and relieving aches and cramps. 8. Natural medicinal content of palm jaggery helps to reduce the migral pain. 9. Palm jaggery removes toxins from the whole body.

Nutritional Value: (based on 100g) Energy.................................372.84kcal Fat........................................0.48g Protein.................................0.65g Carbohydrates....................91.48g Dietary Fiber........................0.28g Calcium................................1167.42mg Iron.......................................4.77mg Vitamin B complex..............0.94mg Potassium............................805.5mg