Tag: Caryota urens

Native to South and Southeast Asia, Caryota urens, also known as the fishtail palm, has long been a source of nutritious starch extracted from its trunk. This complete guide explains how to use Caryota powder to prepare traditional dishes and incorporate this high-fiber, antioxidant-rich ingredient into modern cooking.

According to a study on traditional Sri Lankan sweeteners, Kithul treacle and jaggery both have a low glycemic index, making them a better choice for blood sugar management compared to refined sugar. So, what is the nutritional value of kithul, and why is this natural palm sweetener from the Caryota urens tree so highly regarded?