Tamil Nadu's Own Sweetener
Panam Karupatti
Karupatti – Tamil Nadu’s own sweetener – is made from “padani” or sweet sap from the palm trees. The making of karupatti is still done in traditional ways across Tamil Nadu. Padani is collected from the palm tree in an earthen pot by the palm tree climbers. To avoid fermentation of the sap, the pots are coated with slaked lime. The sap from the palm trees is then filtered and boiled in a huge vessel for nearly five hours and turned into thick and viscous syrup. This syrup is then poured into coconut shells to give karupatti its unique shape.
The Science
Karupatti is a traditional sweetener made from palm trees and is commonly used in Tamil Nadu and other coastal regions of south India. It has a low glycemic index of 35, compared to 65 for table sugar (sucrose). Karupatti is rich in iron and it increases hemoglobin. It is beneficial to improve anemia symptoms if consumed regularly. It is also a good source of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It activates digestive enzymes, which help with regular bowel movement. Karupatti prevents pimples, wrinkles and acne, thereby nourishing the skin. It has been shown to be a good source of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and prevent cell damage and DNA degradation. Karupatti releases endorphins, which relaxes your body and hence prevents premenstrual syndrome. It helps to fight symptoms of cold related diseases. Karupatti along with ghee helps to constrict blood vessels and controls pain.
Health Benefits
1. Digestive Enzymes
Karupatti activates digestive enzymes, which help with regular bowel movement.
2. Antioxidants
It has been shown to be a good source of antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and prevent cell damage and DNA degradation.
3. Pain
Karupatti releases endorphins, which relaxes your body and hence prevents premenstrual syndrome.
4. Weight Loss
5. Skin Health
Karupatti prevents pimples, wrinkles and acne, thereby nourishing the skin.
6. Respiratory Health
Karupatti helps to fight symptoms of cold related diseases.
7. Headaches
Karupatti along with ghee helps to constrict blood vessels and controls pain.
8. Rich in Minerals
Karupatti is rich in iron and it increases hemoglobin and treats anemia if consumed regularly. It is also a good source of magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
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