Sri Lankan Kithul Juggery

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This is the uncommon activity for tourist. By participating this they can get idea about products of toddy palm tree, life style of villagers who are carrying out Kithul industry.

The kithul tree known as toddy palm and the scientific name is “Caryota Urens”. The shape of Kithul leaf is like a tail of fish, so called it “fish tail palm”.

The custom of Sri Lankans to drink cup of tea with peace of juggery to relieve tired. Kithul treacle and juggery have delicious sweetness. Normally sweet foods are harmfull to diabetics, the use of kithul juggery and treacle is not detrimental.

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Duration: 1 day
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Dining Experiences



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This is the uncommon activity for tourist. By participating this they can get idea about products of toddy palm tree, life style of villagers who are carrying out Kithul industry.

The kithul tree known as toddy palm and the scientific name is “Caryota Urens”. The shape of Kithul leaf is like a tail of fish, so called it “fish tail palm”.

The custom of Sri Lankans to drink cup of tea with peace of juggery to relieve tired. Kithul treacle and juggery have delicious sweetness. Normally sweet foods are harmfull to diabetics, the use of kithul juggery and treacle is not detrimental.

The visitor can see that how to prepare toddy palm juggery (Kithul juggery) and what are the ingredients to add them and how to supply it.Get idea about kithul product and industry.

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