Jaggery has been around in South Africa since the early days of European settlement. It’s easy to make at home, but it’s also readily available and sold at farmer’s markets and other stores that specialize in products made by local artisans and farmers. Jaggery offers many health benefits, but you may need to experiment with the kind of jaggery you buy to find the best one for you. This guide lists the places where you can buy jaggery in South Africa, along with some basic information about what jaggery is and how to use it.
Where to buy raw jaggery?
There are a lot of places where you can find raw jaggery in South Africa. You can find it at most grocery stores, which carry a wide variety of different brands. It is also available at many Indian and African shops, but the quality may be lower than what you can get from the grocery store. The best place for high-quality jaggery may be from a farmer who sells his or her own product.
Where to find refined jaggery?
Jaggery is an unrefined sweetener made from the byproducts of sugar cane juice, palm sap or date juice. It is typically dark brown and has a gritty texture from the molasses that remains after the sugar syrup has been boiled and cooled. Although it can be eaten as is, it’s most often used as a topping for desserts and other sweets. You can find jaggery at Indian grocery stores, ethnic markets or online retailers like Amazon.
