Palm Sugar
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Palm Sugar is sugar made from boiling the sap from the cut fruit stalks of the palm tree. There are two types of palm trees used in making palm sugar. Either type can be used for recipes. The flavor is somewhat similar to ‘Maple Sugar Candy’. Thai curries and sweets are sweetened with this type of sugar.
Storage: Store sealed in the cupboard or refrigerator. Palm Sugar will keep for a long time.