Nolen Gur Powder

Khejur Gur, also known as Nolen Gur, is a traditional Bengali jaggery made from the sap of date palm trees during winter. It is prized for its rich caramel-like sweetness, smoky aroma, and seasonal nature.

They are essentially the same ingredient. “Khejur Gur” refers to date palm jaggery, while “Nolen Gur” is the fresh seasonal version celebrated across Bengal during winter.

The sap extracted from date palm trees is slowly reduced into a thick, rich consistency and then transformed into liquid, solid, or powdered jaggery forms using traditional artisanal methods.

ESF Nolen Gur is:

* 100% natural
* Artisanal and small-batch made
* Free from added sugar
* Free from chemicals and additives

No. ESF Date Jaggery contains no added sugar and no refined sugar.

It has a deep, layered sweetness with notes of caramel, toffee, smoke, and burnt sugar, creating a flavour profile that is very different from regular cane jaggery.

Nolen Gur plays an important role in Bengal’s winter food culture and is used in iconic delicacies such as Nolen Gurer Sandesh, Payesh, Patishapta, and Joynagar-er Moa.

Yes. ESF states that its Nolen Gur contains no added chemicals or additives.

Many consumers prefer date jaggery because it is minimally processed and retains naturally occurring minerals, unlike refined white sugar.

People managing diabetes should consult a healthcare professional before consumption. While some descriptions reference a lower glycemic profile, it remains a form of sugar and should be consumed mindfully.

Yes. It is a plant-based sweetener made entirely from date palm sap.

Date Jaggery Powder is made by carefully drying and granulating traditional Khejur Gur into a convenient powder form, making it easy to use in everyday cooking, beverages, and baking.

Both are made from date palm sap. Patali Gur is the traditional solid block form, while Date Jaggery Powder is finely granulated for easier measuring, mixing, and everyday use.

Yes. Date Jaggery Powder dissolves easily in hot beverages and adds rich caramel and smoky notes that refined sugar cannot provide.

Absolutely. It works well in cakes, cookies, muffins, pancakes, granola, and other baked goods while adding a distinctive depth of flavour.

Yes. The powdered format is designed for convenience and dissolves much more readily than solid jaggery blocks.

The powder format offers:

* Easier measuring
* Faster dissolving
* Better blending
* Greater convenience for daily use
* Less chopping or grating