GOODFOLKS PREMIUM KITHUL TREACLE
රු2,400.00
Sri Lanka’s rarest sweetener — tapped from the fishtail palm in the Sinharaja foothills. Dark, smoky, and unlike anything else .
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Description
Kithul Treacle from Sri Lanka — a dark, smoky-sweet syrup tapped from the fishtail palm (Caryota urens) by hand, in the traditional manner, in the foothills of the Sinharaja rainforest. This is not a coconut product. Kithul is an entirely different palm — rarer, wilder, and producing a flavour unlike anything else in the Sri Lankan pantry. Deep, complex, and faintly smoky with a molasses-like intensity that makes it the most characterful sweetener in the Goodfolks range. Low GI, unrefined, and available in limited batches. If you haven’t tried Kithul Treacle, you haven’t tasted one of Sri Lanka’s most extraordinary ingredients.
Benefits
- Low GI: Supports more stable blood sugar response compared to refined sugar.
- Unrefined: No chemical processing — naturally occurring minerals retained from the palm sap.
- Traditionally Ayurvedic: Used in Ayurvedic preparations for its cooling and restorative properties.
- Gluten-Free & Vegan: Entirely plant-based, suitable for most dietary requirements.
Product Weight (Gross) 500g (for 350ml bottle)
Made Without No refined sugar, artificial additives, flavour enhancers, or preservatives.
Why JOYUS Chose This
Kithul Treacle is tapped by a small community of traditional tappers in the Sinharaja foothills — it cannot be scaled or industrialised without destroying what makes it exceptional. Supply is genuinely limited. Goodfolks sources directly from these community tappers, batch-traced, at the standard that preserves the integrity of the product and the livelihood of the people behind it.
Ingredients 100% Pure Kithul Palm Treacle (Caryota urens)
Country of Origin Sri Lanka
Packaging Type Glass Bottle
Shelf Life 12 Months
Who Is It For
Those who want Sri Lanka’s most distinctive sweetener — not the most common one. Kithul is the choice for serious cooks, food-curious buyers, and anyone who wants a pantry ingredient with genuine rarity and provenance behind it. Also the most compelling Sri Lankan culinary souvenir in the Goodfolks range — deeply local, impossible to find elsewhere, and immediately impressive to anyone who hasn’t encountered it. A strong gifting choice alongside the Bee Honey Dark for those building an Ayurvedic pantry.
How to Use
- Drizzle over fresh curd, yogurt, or warm rice pudding — the definitive Sri Lankan Kithul pairing
- Use as a glaze for duck, pork, or roasted root vegetables — the smoky depth handles richness well
- Stir into cocktails, Old Fashioneds, or dark rum drinks as a flavour-forward natural sweetener
- Drizzle over aged cheese or a charcuterie board — pairs particularly well with sharp and creamy cheeses
- Use in place of molasses or dark treacle in baking — gingerbread, spiced cakes, and dark breads
- Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening. Natural crystallisation may occur — warm gently to restore.
Product FAQs
- What does Kithul taste like? Dark, smoky, and complex — closer to molasses than honey or maple syrup. The smokiness comes from the traditional tapping and reduction process, not additives.
- How is it different from Coconut Treacle? Different palm entirely. Coconut Treacle is sweeter and more caramel-like. Kithul is darker, smokier, and more complex — a different ingredient, not a substitute.
- Is it certified organic? Sourced from traditional community tappers in the Sinharaja foothills using traditional methods without synthetic inputs. Not currently certified organic — full sourcing detail at goodfolks.shop.
- Why is supply limited? Kithul palms are tapped by hand by a small community of specialist tappers. The process cannot be industrialised — supply is determined by season and tapper capacity.
Impact Goodfolks sources Kithul Treacle directly from community tappers in the Sinharaja rainforest foothills — specialists in traditional palm tapping whose craft and livelihood depend on maintaining the integrity of the product. Visit goodfolks.shop for the full sourcing story.
Disclaimer Nutritional claims are based on the ingredients used. Consult a healthcare professional for specific dietary needs.
Allergy Info & Warnings Suitable for vegans. Gluten-free. Generally well tolerated. Consult a healthcare professional if managing blood sugar conditions.
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