Looking for a healhty sugar alternative? Coconut Palm Sugar is an excellent sugar substitute for a diabetic diet and can be used in cooking and baking. It has a subtle caramel sweetness similar to brown sugar with a light golden colour and coarse texture. It is produced from the sap of flower buds from the coconut palm. It is a traditional sweetener in south Asia and is prized as a low glycemic sugar that is high in minerals and antioxidants.