Kithul treacle is known to contain polyphenols, which are antioxidants, organic acids which are bioactive, amino acids that have many functions, beta carotenes that produce vitamin A and ascorbic acid ...

A sampling of a variety of kithul syrups brands, which range in color and viscosity. The story of Sri Lanka's most beloved sweetener starts with the kithul, or fishtail, palm tree and a tapper ...

The well known Dilmah tea brand has crafted what it calls the “next generation of Chai” (Hindi for tea) blending Ceylon Tea and Kithul treacle, the company announced last week. The launch happened at ...

Jaggery (hakuru) and treacle (pani) are age-old by-products of the kithul palm and on this Thursday morning, Kussi Amma Sera – before joining her friends for their under-the-margosa-tree weekly gossip ...

Kithul syrup and jaggery are also getting a boost from a new crop of local chefs and entrepreneurs who are taking a renewed pride in indigenous ingredients. At Kopi Kade, ...

Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

The story of Sri Lanka's most beloved sweetener starts with the kithul, or fishtail, palm tree and a tapper, like 58-year-old Amuvita Gamage Dayasena. The slightly built farmer sharpens his knife on ...

Kithul syrup and jaggery are also getting a boost from a new crop of local chefs and entrepreneurs who are taking a renewed pride in indigenous ingredients. At Kopi Kade, ...

Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.