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==== Jaggery and jaggery products including sugar (''gudavaikritum'') ====

==== Jaggery and jaggery products including sugar (''gudavaikritum'') ====

A study published in the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries showed that jaggery and sugar have nearly the same glycemic values.  This means that when consumed, both raise blood glucose levels by approximately equal values. The only difference is that the release of glucose from jaggery is comparatively slower than sugar as it is a complex sucrose which takes longer to break down.

A study published in the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries showed that jaggery and sugar have nearly the same glycemic values<ref> Uma P., Hariharan R.S., Ramani V. and Seshiah V. Glycaemic Indices of Different Sugars.Department of Diabetology, Madras Medical College & Govt. General Hospital, Madras.1987; 78-82. </ref>.  This means that when consumed, both raise blood glucose levels by approximately equal values. The only difference is that the release of glucose from jaggery is comparatively slower than sugar as it is a complex sucrose which takes longer to break down.<ref> extract sourced from http://cosbin2001.blogspot.com/2014/12/health-benefits-of-jaggery-or-gur.html </ref>

(Note: Glycemic Index is a unit which measures the amount of glucose released into the blood by a food source. Foods which release more glucose into the blood will have a high Glycemic Index value and vice versa.)

(Note: Glycemic Index is a unit which measures the amount of glucose released into the blood by a food source. Foods which release more glucose into the blood will have a high Glycemic Index value and vice versa.)