The Benefits Of Panela For Your Health

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Sure you have heard of this ingredient, but perhaps you do not know its properties. Known in India as "Gur", "Raspadura" in Brazil and Ecuador as, "Chancaca" in Peru and Chile, in Mexico, Guatemala and other Central American countries as "Papelón", in Venezuela and Colombia it is known as papelón or panela and in Bolivia as "chancaca" or "empanizao" … The sugarcane juice is cooked at high temperatures until it forms a dense molasses, then it is transferred to a prism-shaped mold where it is allowed to dry until it solidifies.

Did you know that brown sugar has fewer calories than regular white sugar? In fact, between 300 and 350 calories per 100 grams, according to our natural beauty expert Kika Rocha. Ideally, store it in the fridge to better preserve its properties and to have a stimulating wake-up effect when applied to the skin.

"Panela provides energy and helps strengthen the immune system of children, preventing diseases of the respiratory system, anemia and rickets," explains Rocha. "[Also] Produces a quick energy intake before making an effort and allows a quick recovery afterwards"

Especially now that we are so concerned with keeping our immune system in tune, you will like to know that this natural ingredient has a balsamic and expectorant effect in cases of colds. And for those who care about dental health, you should know that natural panela does not wear down the dental enamel and prevents the appearance of cavities.