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Health Benefits of Jaggery Health Benefits of Jaggery Image Credit   Giridhar Appaji Nag Y / CC BY Jaggery or Gur is made from unrefined sugar. So, it is healthier and better than white sugar. It keeps body warm and is also good for digestion. It is great for issues related to respiratory tract. Jaggery is made from sugarcane. It is also called as unrefined sugar. It is prepared without separation of molasses and crystals. It is mostly produced in India and Africa. Sugarcane goes through three processes called extraction, clarification and concentration to make jaggery. Its colour ranges from golden brown to dark brown. Jaggery is also made with date palm. It also known as nolen gur or patali gur. It is popular in eastern part of India especially West Bengal. Winter is season of fresh jaggery. Benefits of Jaggery Jaggery Prevents Constipation Good digestion is key to overall health. A small piece of jaggery after lunch can stimulate digestion. Jaggery sti