Piloncillo is a natural product that does not undergo a process of refining and bleaching using additives, which allows it to retain all the properties in its raw material, the sugarcane. Therefore, it is considered in South and Central America as a complete and easy-to-digest food.
Because of its high glycemic index, piloncillo is a highly recommended food for athletes, because it rises up the levels of insulin, a hormone needed to transport amino-acids to tissues after training.
• Piloncillo strengthens the immunological system preventing diseases in both the respiratory and urinary systems.
• It regulates heart rhythm and nervous excitability.
• It strengthens bones.
• It's prevents rheumatic pains and biliary syndromes.
• It helps improving the digestive system
• It heals certain deficiencies such as anemia.
• It's very good against heartburn, indigestion and constipation.
• It's a good remedy for sore throat.
Piloncillo is a good basis for developing face masks, which if applied daily help protecting the facial health. Piloncillo works as a good firming cream that promotes cell renewal and skin cleansing.
Piloncillo has exactly the same uses that regular sugar does, therefore, it can be used in the preparation of food or drinks.
FOOD:
Seasoning: as a sauce for meat.
In preserving fruits and vegetables: marmalades.
Typical regional dishes: palanquetas, camotes enmielados, calabazas (pumpkin), chilacayote, los frutos cristalizados,
ponche(punch), chiles chipotles, and more.
Confectionery: cakes, cookies, biscuits, piloncillo cochinitos.
IN DRINKS:
Refreshing: fruit water.
Hot beverages: coffee, tea, cocoa, atole.
Fermented: tejuino, tepache, tibicos water, among others.
