Food Technology

Coconut palm sugar, Suchero brand, is a low-glycemic-index sugar, which can be used in baked goods, energy bars, and beverages, and as a tabletop sweetener. The organic, all-natural product was introduced to the North American market by American Key Food Products.

“Because it’s made from the sap of the coconut palm, it has an unusually high level of nutrients, which are retained through gentle, non-chemical processing,” explains Mel Festejo, the company’s COO. “It has an appealing light brown color and mild, nutty, sweet taste.”