Sago: Benefits & Uses

The health benefits

and uses of sago pearls, also known as sabudana.

Sago pearls are made from the

spongy centre found in tropical palm trees. These are commonly harvested

in South Asia, but are used all over the world.
These are a natural source of

carbohydrates and can be eaten regularly if you wish to gain weight

easily.
Sago is often rolled into

balls and mixed with boiling water to form a paste used in cooking for

items such as pancakes.
A pudding can also be created

with this ingredient by adding boiled milk and sugar to make a sweet

treat.
The pearls themselves look

similar to tapioca and are often used in place of potato starch.
Sago has saved the lives of

many people in countries and areas which have no agriculture. The high

carbohydrate content contains lots of calories and are excellent when

there is a shortage of food.
It contains small amount of

calcium, iron, fat, carotene, thiamine and ascorbic acid.
The main benefit of eating

sago regularly is that it boosts energy levels by raising blood sugar.

This is excellent to take before exercise or long walks.
Sago pearls are used in a

great range of recipes, as they act as a thickening agent especially when

creating baked goods such as bread or pastries.
We recommend boiling sago

with water, lemon juice and honey to make a delicious lemon sago pudding.

This is often served in New Zealand.

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