Ant Palm Sugar

Gula Aren Semut (literally "Ant Palm Sugar") is a crystallized form of palm sugar made from the sap of the sugar palm tree. It gets its name from its small, granular shape resembling tiny ants or fine sand. The sap is boiled until it thickens, then dried and crushed into granules.

Characteristics:

• Texture: Granules or fine powder
• Color: Light brown to dark brown
• Aroma: Sweet and caramel-like fragrance
• Taste: Naturally sweet with a hint of caramel

Uses:

• Sweetener for coffee, tea, and herbal drinks
• Ingredient in cakes and traditional desserts
• Healthy alternative sweetener for food and beverages

Benefits:

• Contains minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron
• Lower glycemic index compared to regular white sugar
• More natural due to minimal chemical processing

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