\nIt is produced by concentrating sugarcane juice without the use of chemicals.
\nIt retains essential minerals and micronutrients that are typically lost during the sugar-refining process.
\nJaggery is widely consumed across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
\nMinerals: It retains minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese.
\nIt also contains trace amounts of vitamins, including folic acid and B-complex vitamins, as well as vitamins<\/a> A, C, D, and E.
\nProduction<\/p>\n
India accounts for over 70 percent of global jaggery production. This makes it the world\u2019s largest jaggery producer.\u00a0
\nUttar Pradesh contributed 48.5 percent of total production, followed by Maharashtra (24.1 percent) and Karnataka (10.5 percent).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
It provides sustained energy.
\nIt is beneficial to address anemia.
\nThe presence of mineral salts and micronutrients supports overall health and strengthens immunity.<\/p>\n
Geographical Indication (GI) Tagged Jaggery Varieties in India<\/p>\n
Kolhapur Jaggery (Maharashtra): It is valued for its golden colour and high sucrose content.\u00a0
\nMuzaffarnagar gur (Uttar Pradesh): It is export-oriented and made from high-quality cane.
\nMarayoor and Central Travancore jiggery (Keralam): These are recognized for their purity, medicinal value, traditional processing and regional distinctiveness.<\/p>\n
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