Coco Sugar - Coco Sap Sweetener by Lampco

ENTERPRISE OWNER ORGANIZATION:
Linabu Agrarian Multipurpose Cooperative (LAMPCO)

PRODUCT:
Coco Sugar “The Smart Way to be Healthy.”

Product Background:
Coconut Sugar is an all-natural sweetener made from sweet toddy sap harvested from cut flower buds of organically grown coconut trees. The sugar does not undergo a refining process; therefore, it is free from bleaches and stabilizers that are

potentially toxic chemicals. Health Benefits:
The best thing about Coco Sugar is it is healthier and safer for diabetic people because it has LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI=35). It has lesser than cane sugar’s high glycemic index of 55 as per the Philippine Food and Nutrition Research Institute, which means that there will be a slow release of glucose into the bloodstream. Low glycemic index food is known to help balance and control health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity. Since coco sugar only has 35 to 54 GI serving, it is best for reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, and coronary heart disease. Product description:
• LAMPCO Coconut Sugar is approved by the Food Development Authority with FDA-LTO No. RDII-RX-F1089, January 2013
• LAMPCO, as part of the Organic Farmers and Processors Association of the Philippines (OFPAP) has also been granted the Certificate of Organic Certification by ECOCERT in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020, and 2021. Packaging:
250 grams, 500 grams, and bulk at 40 kilograms per sack

Key description:
• Low Glycemic Index
• Healthy Sweetener
• Natural Sweetener

ABOUT LAMPCO:
Linabu Agrarian Multi-purpose Cooperative (LAMPCO), is an agrarian reform community-based enterprise located in barangay Linabu, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. A good number of 410 members now compose the cooperative and bears its registration with the Cooperative Development Authority: CDA Registration No. This farmers’ cooperative is nestled in the mountains of barangay Linabu, 7 kilometers from the provincial highway of Balingasag in the Province of Misamis Oriental. This eastern town is predominantly coconut-based, with the majority of its residents dependent on coconut farming and other agri-based economic activities. Through the intervention of various government agencies and local government units, they were able to construct their FDA-compliant production building covering an area of 400 sq. It currently employs 40 cooperative members as processors and benefitting backward linkages in the community by having forty-nine (49) sap gatherers and twenty-eight (28) suppliers. LAMPCO currently produces 9-10 tons a month of coco sugar. LAMPCO has participated in various national and local trade fairs including the International Food Expo (IFEX) in SMX, MOA, Pasay City in 2010; the National OTOP Fair in SM Megamall in 2011, Mandaluyong City in 2011; and Market Week Philippines in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City in 2012. CONTACT Details:
Manager: Mr. Alcibar
Contact no: +63935-094-2861
Email-address: [email protected]