Jaggery is a sweetener that’s becoming popular as a “healthy” replacement for sugar. It is often referred to as a “superfood sweetener.” Jaggery contains more nutrients than refined sugar because of its molasses content. It can be grated or broken up, and then used as a replacement for refined sugar in any food or drink. In India, it’s often mixed with foods like coconuts, peanuts and condensed milk to make traditional desserts and candies. These include jaggery cake and chakkara pongal, a dessert made from rice and milk.