ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to 2020 research, jaggery is usually golden yellow in color and has a sweet, winy fragrance and a taste similar to brown sugar or molasses.

Detailed explanation-2: -It should not taste even slightly salty and if it does, that means it contains high concentration of mineral salts. If it tastes bitter that means it has gone through the process of caramelisation during boiling. Presence of crystals of jaggery means it has gone through a process to make it sweet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jaggery is less processed than most forms of sugar. For most people, it is perfectly safe to eat. However, for some people, this lower processing threshold can cause intestinal problems. Some forms of jaggery-especially homemade jaggery-can carry bacteria and lead to food poisoning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jaggery, with its reputation for being a healthy sugar, is relatively less sweet than brown sugar. Since it is rich in minerals, jaggery’s taste is also different from brown sugar. That is why when you substitute brown sugar with jaggery, you need to add more of it to attain the same level of sweetness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Though both sugar and jaggery are obtained from sugarcane juice, it is a processing method that makes these both entirely different products, and yes, jaggery is widely considered a healthier option.