Introduction
The sugar candy rock or candy sugar, originated in India and Persia hundreds of years ago. Now as it was done at that time, this type of sugar is obtained from a supersaturated solution of sugar and water which crystalizes onto a surface (string wires or wood sticks). To perform this crystallization process, the water is heated to allow more amount of sugar to dissolved than at room temperature. This allows large crystals (crystallization) to form as the solution cools and evaporates (process takes around one week).
How to use it
Each stick with 8g sugar candy is suitable for a cup of coffee, tea or infusion. Depending on the amount of sweetness desired, the whole or a part of the sugar candy can disolved. We recommend, in order to appreciate the mellowish sweetness of sugar candy, to put it into the cup or glass when the contents is hot and stir it for faster dissolution. They can also be taken as a lollipop.
Health Benefits
Less processed than common white sugar and with 20% fewer calories, relieves cough, acts as a mouth freshener, is effective against sore throat, relieves stomachache and menstrual pain.
In our range of candy stick we wanted to add to its already healthy properties, herbs and spices with beneficial health effects:
Cardamom
Contains more than 25 volatile oils being the most medicinally active of them the antioxidant cineola. Health benefits are: beats bad breath, eases asthma, lowers blood pressure, improve digestion (anti-inflamatory and anti-espasmodic), stops ulcers, prevents colon cancer and blood clots.
Cinnamon
Health benefits: blood sugar control (only in diabetes type 2), protects the heart (decreases LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, increases insulin and HDL cholesterol), decreases post-meal levels of sugar, improves the ability of the body to process and store glucose, beats Helicobacter pylori (bacteria causing most stomach ulcers and leading cause of stomach cancer).
Cumin
Its pungent and bitter aroma mellows to a rich and nutty aroma.
Health benefits: reduces level of cholesterol and triglycerides, keeps calcium in bones (is rich in phytoestrogens), fights cancer (as it is a potent antioxidant) and has positive effects in fighting epilepsy, food poisoning and tuberculosis (as a booster).
Ginger
Rich in phytonutrients called gingerols, which are antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, anti-bacterial, antiviral and antidesease. Decreases nausea and vomiting, fights arthritis, cancer, migraine, asthma, heartburn and stomachache, heart attacks and cholesterol problems (increases HDL and decreases LDL).
Hibiscus
Health benefits: Hibiscus contains flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties and have been shown to support heart health (lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels). Also been used traditionally to treat coughing, for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Lemon
Health benefits: includes treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while it also benefits hair and skin care. It helps to strengthen the immune system, cleanse stomach, and it is considered a blood purifier.
Mint
Health benefits: fights irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, improves/protects digestive tract, reduces cough, refreshes mind, battles cancer and reduces the release of histamine (chemical that causes allergic symptoms).
Saffron
Saffron benefits are numerous, but ones to highlight are: gastric disorders, diabetes treatment, coronary heart diseases, premenstrual syndrome, mental disorders, cancer treatments, stimulating sexual performance, antidepressant, inflamation of internal organs, convulsione, insomnia, arthritis, …
Packaging
Bag 6 Sticks: 48-50g. 6 Stk/bag. Measures: 4*6*16cms. 10 bags per box. Measures box: 20*14*11cms. GW: 0,6Kg.
Bag 12 Sticks: 96-100g. 12 Stk/bag. Measures: 5*8*16cms. 5 bags per box. Measures box: 20*14*11cms. GW: 0,6Kg.
Bulk Box: 2.4Kg. 300 Sticks/box.
Wrapped Crystal Sugar Candy Sticks: 100 Sticks/box. Measures box: 27*19*21cms. GW: 1,2Kg
Technical Data
Product Description: Sugar crystalized in maple tree sticks.
Ingredients: Depending on the type of sugar candy it contains cardamom, ginger, saffron, cinnamon, hibiscus, mint, cumin or lemon. In the crystal, nothing is added.
HIBISCUS: Sugar, water and hibiscus.
SAFFRON: Sugar, water and saffron.
CRYSTAL: Sugar and water.
CARDAMOM: Sugar, water and cardamom.
GINGER: Sugar, water and ginger.
CINNAMON: Sugar, water and cinnamon.
MINT: Sugar, water and mint.
LEMON: Sugar, water and lemon.
CUMIN: Sugar, water and cumin.
Appearance and odor: Different colour range depending on the spice/herb added to the sugar. Odor dependes on the spice/herb used.
Applications: This sugar is intended for culinary use.
Allergens: This sugar does not contain any known allergens or specific components. Gluten free.
Additives: Does not contain any additives.