Coconut Palm Sugar?

[LRM]

I'm at day 39 of my Whole 60. The results have been amazing so far. I have a lot more energy and I never crash in the afternoon. I've stopped using concealer makeup, because I no longer have dark circles under my eyes, and my cholesterol just dropped 36 points after being stuck at the same number for years. I can't imagine going back to my old habits ever again.

Anyway, I came across an interesting product in the store today, called Coconut Palm Sugar. It's a low glycemic sweetener made from organic crystallized coconut palm nectar. Has anyone heard of this/tried it?

I am wondering if this would be Whole 30 compliant since it is made from coconut? Or should I just shelve it until my 60 days are up? Thanks.

[Tom Denham]

Sugar is sugar is sugar. It is not Whole30 compliant and not really any better than regular sugar when you are not doing a Whole30.

[Adagio]

Actually my brand of coconut "sugar" has no additives, and a much lower glycemic index than most sweeteners. I've used it occasionally in "Paleo" baking and in tea.

But it is a sweetener and they are all addictive, so it is best to avoid it, even after Whole30, imo.

Here's nutrition info on my favorite brand:

http://www.coconutse.../crystals2.html

[arabella]

I have a bag in my cupboard I just looked at the other day. It goes through a significant refinement process so on that basis (plus it being sugar-like) I ruled it out.

[kirbz]

I'm kinda bummed on this topic because I just spent money to buy Spice Cave's Fire Spice, Spicy & Sweet Seasoning because it was on Melissa Hartwig's list of Whole30 favorites for Thrive Market (I received a promotional email from her with a direct link to pages that include this seasoning). 

I guess I learned a valuable lessson! ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS read your labels, even if a recommendation comes from a trusted source!

Was that a test? LOL.