HSN Code: 1701
Jaggery is an unrefined natural sugar that is produced without adding any chemicals. More than 70% of the total world jaggery production is done in India. Jaggery is popularly known as the “medicinal sugar” and is nutritionally comparable with honey. It has been used as a sweetener in Ayurvedic Medicine for 3000 years. Indian Ayurvedic medicine considers jaggery to be beneficial in treating throat and lung infections. While refined sugar mainly consists of glucose and fructose, jaggery contains glucose and sucrose. But jaggery also has minerals and vitamins which lack refined sugar. The mineral content of jaggery includes calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and iron and traces of zinc and copper. The vitamin content includes folic acid and B-complex vitamins.
Key Features:
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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 2–4% (lower is better for shelf life) |
| Sucrose Content | 80–98% (on dry basis) |
| Ash Content | Max 5% (on dry basis) |
| Water Insoluble Matter | Max 1.5–2% (on dry basis) |
| Purity | Chemical-free, no added colors, absence of harmful microbes |
| Color | Golden yellow to dark brown (natural, no artificial colors) |
| Taste / Aroma | Rich, caramel-like, sweet |
| Texture | Soft, fine powder (for powder form) |
| Packaging | Food-grade LDPE/PP bags, inner liner, sealed cartons (10–25 kg) |
