PALM sap (Neera) is a sweet liquid that is obtained from the cutting of flower bunches of sugar palm (Arenga pinnata Merr). Nira used as a raw material for making palm sugar. Palm sugar with good quality depends on the quality of the sap processed
Palm sugar is a type of sweetener that has been used for centuries in traditional Southeast Asian cuisine.
Its flavor is slightly less sweet than regular white sugar, and it has a rich caramel taste which adds an interesting dimension to dishes.
Palm sugar’s texture is crystalline but much softer than rock sugar, it can easily be dissolved in warm liquids without needing to be crushed, making it an ideal substitute for an even consistency when using it in recipes