Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>
> -snip-
>> I mentioned jaggery a while ago. It is available at Indian
>> stores. Note that not all jaggery is created equal, and I am not
>> just speaking of the difference between that made of sugar cane
>> and that which is obtained form palms. The first kind I obtained
>> was divine, but I can't figure out where I got it or whether it is
>> still being produced.
>
>
> Ah-- You *had* to say that, eh? I just saw Jaggery in the Asian
> store. Shortly after you posted about it. I thought it looked
> like panela, but for some reason didn't pick any up.
>
> When I saw it was the same as panela I wasn't going to bother--- Now
> that you say they aren't all created equal, I'll have to try it one of
> these days.
>
> Jim
> [BTW- I've never seen it by either name in any regular grocery in
> these parts.]

I don't see it in "normal" grocery stores either, but I am always
prowling around Asian stores. Most of the ones very near here are
Indian, although one has a smattering of items from other
countries. (They used to carry MUCH more from other Asian
countries [plus a bit from the Netherlands because of the
Indonesian connection], but now they are in a rivalry with the
three other mostly Indian stores in the same little strip mall. I
don't like that, but I gather now folks come from far afield to
buy the SW Asian and Middle Eastern supplies.)

--
Jean B.