Coconut Palm
What is Coconut Palm?
Coconut palm sugar, often called coconut sugar, is a natural sweetener made from the sap of the coconut palm tree flower. The sap is collected, then heated to evaporate the water, leaving behind sugar crystals.
Is Coconut Palm vegan?
Coconut Palm is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut Palm a major allergen?
Coconut is classified as a tree nut by the FDA for labeling purposes.
What is Coconut Palm used for?
Manufacturers use coconut palm sugar as a sweetener in many foods and beverages, often as an alternative to refined sugars.
Is Coconut Palm safe?
As an added sugar, coconut palm sugar provides calories and should be consumed in moderation.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use coconut palm sugar as a sweetener in many foods and beverages, often as an alternative to refined sugars. It adds a mild caramel-like flavor to products such as cookies, chocolates, and coffee drinks.
Health notes
As an added sugar, coconut palm sugar provides calories and should be consumed in moderation. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. JECFA has evaluated sugars generally and set an acceptable daily intake for total sugars, but not specifically for coconut palm sugar as an additive.
Allergen info
Coconut is classified as a tree nut by the FDA for labeling purposes. Coconut palm sugar is derived from the coconut palm.
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