Orggu
From Small Farmers
Pure black jaggery online — unrefined, chemical-free natural sweetener made from sugarcane juice. Rich in iron, minerals & antioxidants. Also available: jaggery powder, palm jaggery & palm sugar candy.
For generations, jaggery (gur) was the default sweetener in every Indian household. Then refined white sugar — cheaper, whiter, and heavily marketed — took over. Today, the tide is turning. Families are rediscovering what their grandmothers always knew: jaggery is not just a sweetener, it is a source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium that white sugar strips away entirely during its aggressive refining process involving bleaching agents, phosphoric acid, and sulphur dioxide.
Black jaggery gets its distinctive dark colour from natural caramelisation and high iron content — not from any additive. With 11mg of iron per 100g (61% of your daily requirement), a small piece of black jaggery after lunch is a traditional remedy for anaemia that modern nutrition science now supports. It also contains 80mg calcium, making it meaningful for bone health — something white sugar at 1mg cannot even begin to match.
| Property | Black Jaggery | White Sugar | Honey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories/100g | 383 | 387 | 304 |
| Iron | 11mg (61% DV) | 0mg | 0.4mg |
| Calcium | 80mg | 1mg | 6mg |
| Glycemic Index | ~65 | ~65 | ~58 |
| Processing | Minimal (open-pan boiling) | Heavy (bleaching, refining) | None |
| Chemicals Added | None (Orggu) | Sulphur, phosphoric acid | None |
Most jaggery sold in supermarkets is treated with sulphur dioxide to lighten its colour and sodium bicarbonate to improve texture. These chemicals reduce mineral content and add artificial residues. Orggu's jaggery is different:
Yes. Black jaggery retains iron (11mg/100g, 61% daily value), calcium (80mg), magnesium and potassium that white sugar completely loses during refining. While both have similar calories (~383 vs 387 per 100g), jaggery provides genuine minerals and is made without any chemical processing — no bleaching, no phosphoric acid, no sulphur.
Jaggery has a similar glycemic index (~65) to white sugar, so diabetics should use it in moderation. However, palm jaggery has a lower GI (~40-45) and is a better choice for sugar-conscious individuals. Always consult your doctor about quantity.
Cane jaggery (black jaggery) is made from sugarcane juice — it is iron-rich with a deep caramel flavour. Palm jaggery (karupatti) is made from palmyra palm sap — it has a lower glycemic index, smoky flavour, and is traditional in South Indian medicine. Both are chemical-free when sourced properly.
Store jaggery in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. It keeps for 6-8 months. Jaggery powder should be kept in a sealed jar to prevent clumping from moisture. Do not refrigerate — condensation can cause mould.
Yes, 100%. Orggu's jaggery is made using the traditional open-pan method by small farmers in Karnataka. No sulphur dioxide, no sodium bicarbonate, no chemicals are added at any stage. The dark colour is natural — it comes from caramelisation and iron content.
