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jaggery palm

Scientific Name: Caryota urens

Family: Arecaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Jaggery Palm: A Sweetener with Tradition

Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar widely consumed in Asia and Africa, derived from various sources including date, cane juice, or palm sap. It presents a unique flavor and historical significance.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the "stinging" chemicals in the fruit of at least one plant producing jaggery (though not necessarily the jaggery palm itself). The exact nature of these chemicals and their potential effect on animals is unknown.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the "stinging" chemicals in the fruit of at least one plant producing jaggery (though not necessarily the jaggery palm itself). The exact nature of these chemicals and their potential effect on children is unknown.

Common Names

  • Jaggery Palm
  • Solitary Fishtail Palm
  • Toddy Palm
  • Wine Palm
  • Kitul

Scientific Name

  • Caryota urens

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned, but the genus Caryota belongs to the Palm family (Arecaceae).
  • Synonyms: Kitul, Kittul

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in India and the Malay Peninsula.
  • The text indicates that jaggery palms (and the plants from which jaggery is made) are common in Asia and Africa.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Palmyra Palm Tree takes 15 years to mature before it starts bearing fruit.
  • Caryota urens is described as an East Indian palm with stout-petioled pinnate leaves with wedge-shaped divisions.

Uses

  • The sap of the jaggery palm is used to produce a brown sugar called jaggery.
  • The trunk pith yields sago.
  • Palm jaggery is used as a sweetener in desserts and coffee.
  • It is a traditional ingredient in sweet and savory dishes of India.

Quirky Facts

  • In Tamil, palm jaggery is called "karuppatti," and it's a common addition to building workers' diets.

Additional Information

  • Karuppotti Cappi/Chuku Coffee is a Malayalam drink containing Palm Jaggery, Coffee, Thulsi, and Black.
  • Jaggery is also known as Gur in Hindi and Bellam in Telugu.