"jaggery"

Jaggery, often seen as a healthier alternative to white sugar, retains trace minerals due to less processing. However, it is still sugar, with similar calories and health risks. Moderation is essential, as replacing sugar with jaggery does not automatically make a diet healthier.

A new survey found 86% of Indians consider protein important while choosing snacks, while 61% prefer natural sweeteners over refined sugar. The report highlights growing demand for healthier, transparent, functional foods and increasing reliance on quick-commerce platforms for purchases

India now accounts for 70% of global jaggery production as exports reach 450 metric tonnes with govt. initiatives like PMKSY and One District, One product complementing the growth. Major importers include the US, Indonesia, and UAE, govt. states.

Jaggery prices have surged from Rs.40 to Rs.60 per kg ahead of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, with traders accused of forming a syndicate to exploit rising demand. Devotees have urged officials to curb overpricing and conduct surprise inspections.

There is a tradition of offering of Bangaram (Jaggery) equal to the waight of the devotee to the deity.

According to the official, the Chennai-based GI Registry accorded the tag also on Dhenkanal Magji (food), Similipal Kai Chutney, Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal and Koraput Kalajeera Rice on Wednesday.

Govt making arrangements to deliver the service in association with RTC, Postal, IT Depts

Hyderabad: A nostalgic food or sweet recipe we have relished throughout our childhood is revdi in Hindi, jeedilu in Telugu which is made with minimal but wholesome ingredients like sesame seeds, and jaggery. Good for all the age groups to boost up our immunity and a bite-sized treat or candy, perfect little bites especially for […]

Sangareddy: In a move to encourage the citizens to take Covid-19 vaccination, Akshaya Patra Foundation, which was having a mega kitchen at Kandi village in Sangareddy district, has started giving Rs 550 worth grocery kit, which was named as Rakshak Kit, to citizens who turn up at their vaccination centre at Kandi from Monday onwards. […]

As many 840 kg of jaggery and 1,080 kg of ammonium chloride worth Rs 3.64 lakh were seized from their possession

Water Matters Even though you might use deliciously flavoured coffee granules, the water you use matters a lot.

Celebrate the advent of the harvest season with mouth-watering sesame seeds snack, Pakundalu

Welcome the New Year with the soft, spongy Wheat Flour Cake worth to bookmark special occasions in our life

Payasam or Kheer with Dates or Khajoor an awesome and healthy dessert which can be prepared very easily and quickly at home.