AKFP Debuts Organic Coconut Palm Sugar

CLOSTER, N.J.American Key Food Products (AKFP) introduced Suchero brand organic coconut palm sugar to the North American market. As exclusive distributor, AKFP now offers this all-natural, low glycemic index (GI) sugar that can be used in specialty baked goods, energy bars and beverages, as well as a tabletop sweetener.

The sugar content is primarily sucrose (78% to 89%), and it has been proven to have a glycemic index of 35, which classifies it as a low GI food. It is certified organic, GMO-free, kosher and halal, and contains 16 amino acids, as well as many vitamins and minerals.

Suchero brand organic coconut sugar is available from AKFP in a variety of bulk containers, and can also be packed in individual consumer sachets in boxes of 20, 80 or 100 units.

This premium coconut palm sugar is an excellent alternative for those seeking healthier sweetener choices," said AKFP COO Mel Festejo. It is especially well-suited to todays consumers who are looking for high-quality, all-natural, organic whole foods. Because its made from the sap of the coconut palm it has an unusually high level of nutrients, which are retained through gentle, non-chemical processing. It has an appealing light brown color and mild, nutty, sweet taste, and is great for diabetics, so we expect product developers and consumers to embrace this as a better, healthier sweetener alternative."