Sweet Flavor

Jaggery

About This Entry

Jaggery is an unrefined cane or palm sugar popular across South Asia and Africa, with a deep caramel-molasses flavor that refined sugar lacks — that richness pairs with Champagne.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Sugars

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Saccharum officinarum

Scientific Classification

Display name
Jaggery
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Sugars
Scientific name
Saccharum officinarum

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.