Composition: Mostly sucrose, with small amounts of glucose, fructose, and minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium. Types: Sugarcane jaggery – most common, golden to dark brown. Palm jaggery – made from date or coconut palm sap, darker and more robust in taste. Uses: Sweetening foods, desserts, traditional drinks, Ayurvedic remedies, and cooking. Health Benefits: Contains trace minerals, may aid digestion, provides energy, and is considered healthier than refined sugar in moderation. Form: Solid blocks, granules, or liquid.