Coconut palm sugar comes from the sap of the coconut palm.
People can extract the sugar from the palm by heating it until the moisture evaporates. After processing, the sugar has a caramel color and tastes similar to brown sugar, making it suitable to use in many recipes.
In this article, we look at how sugar, including coconut palm sugar, can affect blood glucose levels, why people might choose coconut palm sugar, and whether it is healthful for people with diabetes.
