Jaggery, a traditional unrefined sugar derived from sugarcane juice, represents a vital product for rural economies and nutritional diets worldwide. Its production, largely based on open-pan ...

Jaggery, also known as ‘Gur’ is one of the most ancient sweeteners known to humans. Interestingly, this traditional unrefined sweetener hails from India, and its mention can be found in the books of ...

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, jaggery—locally known as gur—is more than a sweetener. It is a seasonal rural industry that connects sugarcane farmers, crushers, boiling units, packers, and traders.

Jaggery has sweetened Indian lives for centuries. Made from concentrated sugarcane juice or palm sap, it is widely used across India and other parts of Asia as a traditional alternative to refined ...

From Behjam’s cane fields to mandi traders, Lakhimpur Kheri’s jaggery makers rely on steady supply, careful cooking, and buyer trust.