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Collecting the SapIn the Philippines, the coconut tree, known for its rich abundance of healthy produce, is called the “Tree of Life”. The unopened flower of the coconut tree is the source of the sweet sap, which is the only ingredient in Coco Natura. This is the same nectar that bees gather to turn into honey. For people, gathering the sap requires age-old techniques and great physical agility. A person climbs up and down the tall coconut trees, balancing on a catwalk hung between them. A sharp knife is used to make a very fine slice in the bud. Several incisions twice a day results in the continuous flow of nectar. The nectar is then collected to produce an organic, naturally News Article: “Coconut Sap May Find Global Niche Market in Cancer Medicine”
Glycemic IndexTests conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute and the Dept. of Science and Technology revealed that the glycemic index (GI) of coconut sugar is only at an astounding 35, much lower than that of cane sugar at 50. The glycemic index (GI) value measures how rapidly a carbohydrate turns into glucose.
Some Examples of the Glycemic Index of Foods:
Coco Natura: 35
Low GI foods help in the management of diabetes mellitus and have been shown to lower cholesterol. Coco Natura is the only sweetener that is Bureau of Food And Drugs (BFAD) approved and documented to be safe for both diabetics and non-diabetics. It is also useful for weight control and for the prevention of obesity. This breakthrough has the potential to make a major impact in the lives of millions of diabetics and health conscious people around the world.
The Sugar Comparison!Comparative Analysis of the Macro & Micro Nutrient Contents of Three Types of Sugar
* Determined through combustion method using Nitrogen Analyzer ** Determined using ICP-AES Analyzed by: Philippine Coconut Authority – Plant and Tissue Analysis LaboratorySource: Kozaki, 1974 as cited in PCARRD, 1993 / Coconuts Today, Vol. XIX November 2004/October 2005 *Dominant amino acids
COCONUT SUGAR FOOD AND NUTRITIVE VALUES
b Analyzed by PTAL-PCA Multiply by 10 to convert mg/100g to ppm (mg.kg)
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