Head to Canacona to witness preparation of organic jaggery

Rohan Fernandes

Sugarcane stalks are harvested from the field and cleaned before being sent for crushing.

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The cleaned stalks are crushed to extract sugarcane juice.

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The juice is then poured into wood-fired large iron pans and stirred for three to four hours.

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In between stirring, the extra froth that is formed on top is removed.

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Once the boiling process is complete, the pans are now ready to be poured it into the earthen pits lined with wood.

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It takes the strength of more than three people to pour the cooked jaggery into the earthern pits.

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Once the pouring process ends, the hot jaggery is allowed to cool and dry for around two hours for it to be ready.

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This jaggery is made from natural ingredients and no chemicals or artificial flavors are used.

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