Made from raw, concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery is a basically a type of unrefined sugar.It is considered as a healthier sweetening option than refined-sugar due to its molasses content, which contributes to better nutritional profile of jaggery than sugar. Jaggery has more mineral content, mainly iron and contains other minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Unlike refined-sugar, it contains antioxidants that aid in building immunity and reducing signs of aging.
