palm sugar

American  

noun

1. sugar from the sap of certain palm trees.

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palm sugar British  

noun

1. sugar obtained from the sap of certain species of palm trees

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Etymology

Origin of palm sugar

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Cake fillings of almond crunch and toasted pecan praline and candied lemon, while jackfruit and palm sugar bring distinct South-East Asian flavours.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

When boiled longer, it reduces into jaggery, a mineral-rich palm sugar with a lower glycaemic index than the commonly available white cane sugar.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“I use tamarind sauce, fish sauce and white vinegar, among other ingredients my parents used in their restaurant. I also use palm sugar, which we create from mashing the palm.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

You can buy a curry kit that includes both red and green curry paste, coconut milk, vegetable oil, fish sauce and palm sugar to re-create her grandmother’s curry at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

"So you see, sir,” said Somkit in a voice sweet as palm sugar, "we were just testing that taxi out so we could fix the motor. Ask Officer Manit—he'll vouch for me.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat