Coconut sugar derived from its sap is known to be a good alternative sweetener for diabetics because it has a low glycemic index of 35 compared to that of an organic sugar from cane (muscovado) which has a glycemic index of 50 and that of refined white sugar from cane which has a glycemic index of 80.
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Coconut Sugar – The New Wonder Sugar For Diabetics
Coconut sugar is the next big thing to happen after virgin coconut oil was introduced in the market about three years ago.