New Delhi, March 5 -- Jaggery or gud is a traditional, unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or date palm sap. It's widely used in many cultures, especially in South Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The sugarcane juice is collected and filtered to remove impurities like dirt.

The juice is then boiled in large, shallow pans or cauldrons over a fire or other heat source. The boiling process helps to concentrate the juice and remove water. It is typically boiled at a high temperature to help reduce it to a thick syrup.

To purify the syrup, natural clarifying agents like lime or ash may be added. This helps separate impurities from the syrup. The impurities are skimmed off, and the remaining liquid becomes clearer. To purify the syrup, natura...