Buy Fresh Quality Nalen Gurer Patali, Date Palm Syrup

What is ‘Nalen Gur’? Why is it so unique?

‘Nalen Gur’, ‘Notun Gur’, or ‘Khejur Gur’ is Date Palm Jaggery that is unique to Bengal. With the onset of a nip in the air, the local sweet (dessert) shops, in my hometown of Kolkata, are buzzing with eager customers buying the dairy-based sweets made with the ‘New Jaggery’. ‘Nolen’ stands for new, and ‘gur’ stands for jaggery.

This gur is available only during winter and has an unmatchable fragrance and flavor to it. The ‘gur’ is procured by family-based farmers located in the suburbs of Kolkata, West Bengal. A cut is made into the Date Palm Tree and an earthen pot is attached just below it to collect the Date Palm Syrup that oozes out from it. This sap is then boiled in large iron vessels and solidified into blocks, and at last, sold in the markets. It is unique because this whole process can be done only during winter and, therefore, known as ‘Nalen Gur’ or New Jaggery. It is consumed fresh, too, during the winter months because in summer, due to the heat it turns rancid.

There are no chemicals or preservatives added, it is completely organic and way healthier than sugar. In fact, Nolen gur is recommended for people with diabetes. Gur has an unrefined and complex structure which ensures a slower release of sugar into the bloodstream as compared to refined and processed sugar.

The sweet date palm sap is cooked into light syrup and is only obtainable in Bengal in winter. Jhola Gur (Liquid Molasses) is a Bengali winter delicacy and is well known to all Bengali people for its aroma. This Jhola Nalen Gur (Liquid Molasses) is used in various Bengali sweets items starting from Rosogolla, Sandesh, Payesh, and in various other sweetmeats & confectionery items which are made in winter season only.

Benefits of Patali Gur

●      It improves digestion, which makes it a good option as a post-meal sweet. The gur activates the digestive enzymes and helps clean the intestinal tract.

●      Owing to high iron content, it increases the hemoglobin level and helps treat anemia.

●      It is rich in magnesium as well, which regulates the nervous system.

●      This natural sweetener is packed with antioxidants too, which protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals.

●      This Bengali sweet has simple carbohydrates, which are much easier to digest than the complex carbs of other sugary sweets. Fast digestion helps produce energy and it can help you stay active and refreshed throughout the day.

●      It is a storehouse of vitamins and essential minerals like iron, potassium, and magnesium.

●      15-20g of it can be consumed daily, to help with weight loss as its high potassium content reduces bloating and water retention.

This Nalen Gur can be bought from various online platforms. As this Bengali famous gur is full of health benefits it is infused in many deserts all around the world. To make your own kind of dessert you can order this gur from online stores. You can easily visit these online stores, order your preferred quantity and fresh gur will be delivered to your doorstep in no time.

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