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Ayurvedic Dravya · Sweetener · — kcal / 100g

Sugar, white Sharkara (refined)

Also known as: granulated sugar, chini

Sugar, white is a traditional Ayurvedic sweetener valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Sugar, white — Ayurvedic Sweetener & USDA Nutrition

Sugar, white — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Increases (+2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sugar, white is a traditional Ayurvedic sweetener valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Refined sugar cools but clogs — classical sharkara was less refined; prefer jaggery, mishri or honey per dosha, keep white sugar minimal.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (ikshu varga, sharkara).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • small amounts in cooling summer drinks
  • in milk preparations

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes
  • Contraindication: obesity, kapha disorders
  • Contraindication: candida/ama conditions

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sugar, white

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (4g):

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