Jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener made by evaporating sugar cane juice. It is known as GUR in India and PANELA in South America. It is a wholesome and healthy alternative to white sugar (which has nothing but empty calories), whereas jaggery contains rich molasses with trace minerals naturally present in sugar cane juice. This product is packaged in solid block of 1 Kilogram (2.2 lbs.). It can be grated easily using a coarse stainless grater that are normally used for grating vegetables and cheese. Grated jaggery can be stored for convenient use later. Why organic jaggery is superior to refined sugar? 1) Organic Jaggery does not use toxic chemicals during its manufacturing. 2) Jaggery contains such trace minerals as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and calcium. 3) Jaggery has anti-oxidant properties. 4) Eating even a small piece of jaggery is deeply satisfying.