{"product_id":"kithul-treacle","title":"Kithul Treacle – Pure Ceylon Palm Syrup (Sri Lanka)","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n  KITHUL TREACLE — NEW PRODUCT DESCRIPTION\n  New product. Suggested handle: kithul-treacle\n\n  VARIANT SETUP (Shopify → Products → Add product → Variants):\n    Option = \"Size\":  250ml · 500ml · 1L   (add a 2L\/bulk if you want)\n    (Kithul treacle is a syrup — sell by volume (ml\/L) or by weight (g\/kg),\n     whichever matches your bottling. Adjust the sizes to your real bottles.)\n\n    PRICING: kithul is near-exclusive to Sri Lanka, so there is NO global\n    product to price-compare against — you have real pricing power here\n    (unlike cashews). Price it as the premium specialty it is. Set your\n    ladder based on cost; a bigger size should be cheaper per ml.\n    → Fill [FILL: price] per variant in Shopify.\n\n  TAGS (paste into Products → Tags — all clean, no health claims):\n    kithul treacle, kithul syrup, kithul, kithul pani, palm syrup,\n    ceylon, sri lankan, natural sweetener, unrefined sweetener, vegan,\n    gluten free, treacle, syrup\n\n  ⚠️ COMPLIANCE: this is a food (a sweetener). Sell it on TASTE, HERITAGE,\n  and PURITY. Do NOT add health claims — no \"low glycemic\", \"diabetic-\n  friendly\", \"healthier than sugar\", \"good for blood sugar\". Those are the\n  same disease\/health claims that are a liability across your other products.\n  \"Natural, unrefined, vegan, gluten-free\" are factual and fine; health\n  outcomes are not.\n\n  SEO:\n    Product title: Kithul Treacle – Pure Ceylon Palm Syrup (Sri Lanka)\n    SEO title:     Kithul Treacle – Pure Ceylon Palm Syrup, Sri Lanka\n    Meta desc:     Pure Sri Lankan kithul treacle — the traditional Ceylon\n      palm syrup, rich and caramel-like. 100% kithul, no added sugar.\n      Delicious over curd, pancakes, hoppers \u0026 desserts. Ships worldwide.\n\n  LAB TESTING: keep the \"no added cane sugar \/ purity-tested\" line only if\n  you can back it (purity is genuinely testable and a real differentiator —\n  cheap kithul is often cut with cane sugar). If you don't test, soften to\n  \"100% pure kithul, nothing added\" as a sourcing statement.\n============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d2c4;border-left:4px solid #2f8f4e;background:#fbf8f1;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003e✓ 100% pure kithul — no added cane sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eGenuine Sri Lankan \u003cstrong\u003ekithul treacle\u003c\/strong\u003e (kithul pani), tapped from the kithul palm and slowly boiled to a rich, dark syrup — farm-direct from Sri Lanka. Much \"kithul treacle\" sold cheaply is cut with cane sugar; ours is the real thing, nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSri Lanka's Own Palm Syrup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKithul treacle is one of Sri Lanka's most treasured traditional foods — a natural syrup that barely exists anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's tapped from the flower of the kithul palm (\u003cem\u003eCaryota urens\u003c\/em\u003e, the fishtail palm), then slowly simmered down into a deep amber syrup with a rich, caramel-like flavour and gentle smoky, malty notes all its own. Think of it as Sri Lanka's answer to maple syrup or honey — but with a character you won't find in either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurd \u0026amp; treacle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the classic Sri Lankan dessert — drizzled generously over thick buffalo-milk curd or plain yoghurt. Unmissable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePancakes, hoppers \u0026amp; waffles:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it exactly as you would maple syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver ice cream \u0026amp; desserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e a caramel-rich topping for ice cream, puddings, and cakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn drinks:\u003c\/strong\u003e stir into tea, coffee, or milk as a natural sweetener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking \u0026amp; cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap in for honey, molasses, or golden syrup for a distinctive Sri Lankan depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn toast, porridge \u0026amp; fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e a simple, natural drizzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKithul treacle pours as a smooth, dark amber syrup. The flavour is rich and rounded — caramel and toffee up front, with faint smoky, malty notes and a natural sweetness that's less sharp than white sugar. As a traditional, small-batch product, colour and thickness can vary slightly between batches; that's the sign of a genuine, unrefined syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ours Is the Real Thing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% pure kithul\u003c\/strong\u003e — no cane sugar, no glucose syrup, no additives. (Cheap \"kithul treacle\" is very often diluted — ours isn't.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally tapped\u003c\/strong\u003e from the kithul palm and slow-boiled the old way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm-direct from Sri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced straight from the source, not repackaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally vegan and gluten-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — just one ingredient: kithul sap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kithul treacle (Ceylon palm syrup \/ kithul pani)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% kithul palm sap. Nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapped from the kithul palm (\u003cem\u003eCaryota urens\u003c\/em\u003e), Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250ml · 500ml · 1L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan · gluten-free · no artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark amber, pourable syrup (natural variation between batches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry place; reseal after opening (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefrigeration isn't required, but keeps it fresh longer once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a clean, dry spoon; natural syrups can crystallise slightly over time — warm the jar gently to loosen if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is kithul treacle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKithul treacle is a traditional Sri Lankan syrup made from the sap of the kithul palm (\u003cem\u003eCaryota urens\u003c\/em\u003e), slowly boiled down into a rich, dark, caramel-like sweetener. It's a beloved part of Sri Lankan food culture and is produced almost nowhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and caramel-like, with gentle smoky, malty notes and a rounded natural sweetness — softer than refined sugar. It's often compared to maple syrup or honey, but has its own distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from maple syrup or honey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from a different source — the kithul palm, rather than maple trees or bees — and carries a deeper, more caramel-and-malt flavour. It's vegan (unlike honey) and uniquely Sri Lankan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it pure, or mixed with sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is 100% pure kithul with nothing added. This matters: a lot of cheaply sold \"kithul treacle\" is cut with cane sugar or glucose syrup to lower the cost. We sell the genuine article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassically, over curd or yoghurt (\"curd and treacle\"). Also wonderful on pancakes, hoppers, waffles, ice cream, and porridge, stirred into drinks, or used in baking wherever you'd use honey or maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it vegan and gluten-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's a single-ingredient plant syrup (kithul sap), naturally vegan and gluten-free, with no artificial additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed. Refrigeration isn't required but helps once opened. If it crystallises a little over time, warm the jar gently to loosen it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#3d2f1e;color:#f7f1e4;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;margin:2em 0 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 .4em;font-weight:700;font-size:1.2em;color:#fff;\"\u003eTaste real Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#f7f1e4;\"\u003e100% pure kithul treacle, farm-direct from Sri Lanka. Love it? Try our \u003ca style=\"color:#e8dcc2 !important;\" href=\"\/products\/100-organic-ceylon-palm-jaggery-kithul-hakuru-made-from-pure-kithul-treacle\"\u003eCeylon kithul jaggery (kithul hakuru)\u003c\/a\u003e — the same kithul, set into solid blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Ceylon Spice Garden","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48376236540149,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":48376236572917,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":48376236605685,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2L","offer_id":48376236638453,"sku":null,"price":284.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9496\/4981\/files\/Kithultreaclebottleonwhitebackground.png?v=1783420045","url":"https:\/\/ceylonspicegarden.com\/products\/kithul-treacle","provider":"Ceylon Spice Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}