Sugar Candy / Kalkandam is a sweetening agent in several Ayurvedic medicines

Kalkandam or White rock sugar candy is known to be a sweetening agent in several Ayurvedic medicines. Its white texture and small rock-like appearance give it a distinctive look. Kalkandam is extracted from a flower of the Palmera tree. It is made from the sap of the palm tree inflorescence by boiling it until it turns into syrup and then allowed to cool. Then it is made into crystals of different sizes and shapes.

Kalkandam being a crystalline sweetener is a natural product without any added preservatives. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium. Besides being used as a substitute for refined white and brown sugar, it also helps to quench thirst. Kalkandam online contains inositol which is rich in Vitamin B & Vitamin 8 needed for healthy cells and as a substitute for folic acid, thiamine, choline, and riboflavin. Kalkandam when mixed with certain ingredients has great nutritional value and can be used to cure many diseases like persistent colds and coughs. It can be used to lower body temperature and also lower the cholesterol content in the body. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional South Asian cuisines like desserts, curries, and sauces. Kalkandam in liquid form resembles honey while its granular form looks like white sugar.