Organic Brown Coconut Sugar also referred to as coconut palm sugar, offers a healthier alternative to table sugar. It’s created by heating the sap from the flower of a coconut palm until the water evaporates, leaving behind a brown granulated sugar product. This product has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar, making it a healthier option for your sweetening needs. Unlike table sugar, coconut one is not just empty calories. It actually contains many of the vital nutrients that make Organic Brown Coconut Sugar so good for you, including trace amounts of Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Copper. It’s the main benefit, however, is in providing an alternative to sugar that is lower on the glycemic index than regular table sugar.