Regarded as a better alternative to refined sugar, coconut sugar is the dehydrated
and boiled sap of the coconut palm. Coconut sugar has caught the attention of many
of those who are health conscious because of its low fructose content and low
glycemic index. It also contains traces of some minerals and antioxidants as
compared to regular white sugar. Another factor that gives coconut sugar an edge
over the other sweeteners is that it is not refined or chemically altered and contains
no artificial ingredients or synthetic substances. Coconut sugar is not a direct
derivative of coconut, it is the boiled and dehydrated sap of the coconut palm which
is collected in a container. It looks and tastes much like clumped brown sugar with a
slight hint of caramel. It is used widely as a natural sweetener in baking and in
cooking.