Central Travancore Jaggery

Central Travancore Jaggery is produced on the river banks and nearby places of Manimala, Pampa, Achenkovil and Meenachil rivers in the central parts of Travancore. The river basins and nearby places are inundated during both the monsoon periods and accumulation of silt occurs during these times and hence has very rich fertility status. Central Travancore jaggery is unique for its very sweet taste, texture and flavour. It has an appealing golden brown colour and is crystalline. Traditionally, no chemicals other than low concentrations of quick lime (up to one g/l juice) are used in processing. The jaggery produced here has various medicinal properties.