- Toasty, rich aroma
- Finely granulated texture
- Also known simply as coconut sugar
- Subtle sweetness with notes of caramel
Coconut palm sugar (also known as coconut sugar) is a natural sweetener made from the sap of the coconut palm flower. Like maple sugar, the coconut palm’s sap is harvested and heated until it dries into sugar crystals. This minimally processed sugar has a less intense sweetness than heavily processed white sugar, with light, toasty notes of caramel. This makes it an excellent substitute for traditional brown sugar, and it can also replace other sugars in most recipes.
Coconut palm trees grow throughout Southeast Asia, principally in the Philippines and Indonesia. A coconut palm tree can produce sap for 20 years and can grow well in arid climates with minimal water. Coconut palms can produce more sugar per acre than sugar cane. Often, when a coconut palm tree has stopped producing coconuts (generally around the age of 50+ years old), it is “retired” to sap collection to produce coconut palm sugar
Common Uses:
- Natural sweetener in tea, coffee, and hot drinks
- Used in baking and desserts
- Sweetening cereals, granola, oatmeal
- Added to sauces, marinades, and dressings
- Stirred into smoothies or yogurt
How to Use?
- Use 1:1 in place of white or brown sugar in recipes
- Sweeten tea, coffee, smoothies
- Add to oatmeal, yogurt, or sauces
- Excellent in baking and dessert recipes
Best Recipe Pairings:
- Coffee & cappuccino
- Sweet breads and muffins
- Caramel desserts
- Pancakes and waffles
- Nut butters and fruit sauces
Serving Size: Typical serving size: 1 teaspoon (4–5 g) — provides sweetness and a rich caramel note.
Shelf Life: 12–24 months when stored in sealed packaging in a cool, dry place. Best kept airtight to prevent moisture absorption.
Botanical/Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera (sap harvested from coconut palm flowers)
Origin: Typically harvested in Indonesia and similar tropical regions, then processed and packaged.
Storage Directions: Store in a cool, dry place; airtight container after opening to prevent clumping and moisture.
Ingredients: Coconut Sap Sugar
Allergen Information: Shares equipment with peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, soy, eggs, & sesame.