An innovative chocolate was developed recently by scientists at the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in India.  It is unique because of the addition of jaggery as an ingredient.

What is Jaggery and why is it in chocolate?

Jaggery is a sugary, sweet, unrefined product made from either sugarcane or the syrup tapped from certain palm trees.  It is sold in the form of blocks or pastes of solidified concentrated syrup.

Jaggery typically contains minerals not found in refined sugar and is considered healthier and more nutritious.  Jaggery is added to both sweet and savory dishes throughout India and Asia.
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