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Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar is a caloric sweetener made from the sap of coconut palm flower buds. It is used similarly to brown sugar and contains small amounts of minerals, but nutritionally it is still primarily sugar.

Beneficial properties

minimally processed sweetener contains trace minerals plant-derived sweetener

Nutritional highlights

Coconut sugar provides mainly sucrose with small amounts of glucose and fructose, plus trace amounts of potassium, iron, zinc, and inulin.

Information. High in added sugars; frequent use can raise blood glucose and is not ideal for people with diabetes or those limiting sugar intake.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Low Blood Sugar
Includes: Hypoglycemia
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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Recipes featuring Coconut Sugar