Palm sugar???

[ezymay]

Just watching tv and Matthew Hayden was using palm sugar. I know palm oil is unethical because of the destruction of orangutan habitat but is palm sugar as well???

[ezymay]

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[TeniBear]

Wikipedia says:

Palm sugar is made by making several slits into the bud of a coconut tree and collecting the sap. Then, the sap is boiled until it thickens after which, in the traditional way, it is poured into bamboo tubes between 3-5 inches in length, and left to solidify to form cylindrical cake blocks. Alternatively, it can be poured into glass jars or plastic bags

Looks like it's alright, but even I know we can't always trust Wikipedia

[Beach Mama]

I'm pretty sure it's not made from the same plant but not 100% on that...might have to Wiki/Google it!

[boomba]

I think its just as bad.wouldnt it come from the same plant? .. I am pretty sure anything from the palm is not good...they destroy natural forrests to make palm plantations this is where the damage is done it has nothing to do with the the palm itself. Unless it is ethically farmed....which I wish they would give me a list :P.... this site has some great info...hope I can post this?

Helping you buy responsibly - Palm oil free alternatives

[ezymay]

Thanks Teni And Tan

[ezymay]

Boomba I did some googling and it's a completely different plant. I couldn't find any reference to palm sugar being an issue it seems it is trying to be part of the solution.., getting farmers to grow that type of palm instead of taking the palm oil palms.
Palm oil is something I def try to avoid...it's hard it's not always labelled!!!

[ezymay]

Thanks for the link too Boomba I have book marked it!