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X.O Palm Sugar Traditional Southeast Asian Sweetener 500g

X.O Palm Sugar Traditional Southeast Asian Sweetener 500g

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This item features X.O palm sugar, a traditional Southeast Asian sweetener known for its deep, caramel-like flavour. Widely used in Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian cooking, it is suitable for curries, desserts, sauces, and balancing savoury dishes in everyday home kitchens.

About this item:

Carrying a warm caramel-like aroma and a naturally deep sweetness, this traditional palm sugar offers a distinctive flavour widely used across Southeast Asian cooking and modern fusion recipes. Its rich golden colour and smooth, crumbly texture appeal to younger consumers and social media creators exploring trending ingredients, viral dessert ideas, and globally inspired flavour profiles. Recognised for its long-standing cultural relevance in regional cuisines, it aligns with the UK’s growing interest in Asian pantry essentials and craft-style home cooking. This item suits seasonal gifting, creative drink experiments, baking projects, and café-inspired content, offering an accessible way for customers to introduce authentic tropical sweetness into contemporary dishes and visually engaging online food moments.

 

Ingredients:

Palm Sugar 95%, Refined Sugar 5%

Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, nut, mustards and molluscs.

 

Condition: New

Best Before Date: Over 6 months, Print on package (DD/MM/YYYY)

Ready to cook, consume soon after opening

Storage Condition: Keep away from direct sunlight and store in a cool dry place.

Product of Thailand

  

Directions:

Use according to your preferred sweetness level. Suitable for adding natural caramel-like notes to Asian desserts, beverages, curries, sauces, and fusion-style recipes.

 

More Information: 

Product SKU 8853085000531
Volumetric Weight 0.600000
Tax Class None
Cuisine Thailand
Country/Region Thailand
Brands X.O Brand
Gluten Free No
Vegan No
Halal No

 

Nutrition Information:

Energy 1584kJ/373kcal
Fat 0.07g
of Which Saturates 0g
Carbohydrate 93g
of which sugars 82g
Fibre N/A
Protein 0g
Salt 29mg

 

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3.    Postage Fees:

 – Orders over £45: Free UK shipping.

 – Orders under £45: £4.99 shipping fee applies.

4.    Delivery Issues: If the address is incorrect or the courier is unable to deliver after three attempts, the parcel will be returned to the depot. In such cases, redelivery or cancellation is possible, but courier charges are non-refundable. For items with free delivery, return charges will be deducted based on the item's weight.

5.    Lost Parcel Policy: Claims for undelivered parcels must be made within 21 days of the order date. After 28 days, the courier will not accept any claim, so please contact us promptly if you have not received your order.

 

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Warranty & Support:

Return Policy: Regardless of your statutory right of withdrawal, you enjoy a 30-day right of return for many products.

Returns postage: Buyer pays for return postage.

Additional Product Information

Use Cases

Southeast Asian Cooking & Authentic Recipes

• Essential sweetener for Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian dishes such as pad thai, curries and sauces
• Frequently searched as “palm sugar for Thai cooking” or “authentic Southeast Asian sweetener”
• Used to balance salty, sour and spicy flavours in traditional recipes
• Suitable for home cooks recreating restaurant-style Asian dishes

Natural Sweetener Alternatives & Everyday Cooking

• Alternative to refined white sugar in cooking and baking
• Suitable for users searching “natural sugar alternatives for cooking”
• Adds a mild caramel-like sweetness to sauces, marinades and dressings
• Can be used in both savoury and sweet recipes

Baking & Dessert Preparation

• Used in desserts such as coconut sweets, puddings and traditional Asian cakes
• Suitable for users searching “how to use palm sugar in baking”
• Provides deeper flavour compared to standard sugar
• Can be melted or grated for easier mixing

Drinks, Syrups & Sweet Beverages

• Commonly used in bubble tea, iced drinks and homemade syrups
• Suitable for users searching “palm sugar for milk tea” or “how to make sugar syrup for drinks”
• Dissolves into warm liquids to create natural sweeteners for beverages
• Adds subtle richness without overpowering flavours

Meal Prep & Bulk Ingredient Use

• 500g pack suitable for repeated cooking and recipe use
• Ideal for households that frequently cook Asian cuisine
• Can be stored and portioned for multiple recipes

FAQ

Q1: What is palm sugar and how is it different from regular sugar?
A: Palm sugar is made from the sap of palm trees and has a natural caramel-like flavour, making it less sharp and more complex than standard white sugar.

Q2: What dishes commonly use palm sugar?
A: It is widely used in Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian cooking, especially in dishes like pad thai, curries, sauces and desserts.

Q3: Can palm sugar be used as a substitute for white or brown sugar?
A: Yes, it can be used as a substitute in many recipes, although it provides a richer and slightly less sweet flavour.

Q4: How do you use solid palm sugar in cooking?
A: It can be grated, chopped or melted in warm liquid to help it dissolve evenly in recipes.

Q5: Is palm sugar suitable for drinks like bubble tea or coffee?
A: Yes, it is commonly used to make syrups for milk tea, iced drinks and other beverages, adding a deeper sweetness.

Q6: How should palm sugar be stored to keep it fresh?
A: Store it in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent it from hardening or absorbing moisture.

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