Description: Desi Khand is a natural sweetener made from sugarcane, primarily used in Indian households. Unlike refined sugar, it undergoes minimal processing, retaining the goodness of minerals and vitamins present in sugarcane juice. In different parts of the country, Desi Khand is known by various names.

Desi Khand, also known as unrefined or raw sugar, is a traditional sweetener that offers several health benefits compared to refined white sugar. Take a look at its five notable benefits: Also Read: Eating this much sugar daily is safe as per ICMR

Desi Khand, also called muscovado sugar, is a type of unrefined sugar that contains natural molasses. It is made from the extracted sugarcane juice, which is mixed with lime and cooked so as to let the liquid evaporate. Once the process is completed, it is left to cool and forms itself into sugar crystals.