Why Unadulterated Date Palm Jaggery Is in Danger of Extinction | Eater
"A 204-year-old wholesale shop in North Kolkata’s Shobhabazar specializing in cane and date palm jaggery; the proprietor emphasizes quality differences—explaining that premium solid patali should be soft, melt in heat, and have a chocolatey color—and notes that added sugar is commonly used to speed boiling, increase yield, and extend shelf life, which lowers perceived quality." - Tania Banerjee
