Looking up to sugar palm tree.

Discover the Sweet Story of Cambodian Palm Sugar

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Palm sugar is more than a natural sweetener, it’s a small taste of Cambodia’s heritage and the care of the people behind it. Here at Senteurs d’Angkor Workshop and Garden, we celebrate this traditional ingredient not just for its flavour, but for the stories, craftsmanship, and communities that make it possible.

The Art of Palm Sugar

Making palm sugar is a labor of love. It starts with the sap of the sugar palm tree, carefully collected and slowly boiled into golden-brown blocks. Every step is done by skilled artisans who have learned these techniques over generations, preserving the authenticity and quality of the final product.

At Senteurs d’Angkor, we work closely with local producers, supporting small communities who continue these traditional methods. Choosing our palm sugar means supporting this craft and the people who keep it alive.
Ripe palm sugar fruits freshly harvested and ready to enjoy. Their sweet flesh can be eaten fresh or used to make traditional Cambodian desserts.
An artisan crafts caramelized peanuts with palm sugar, a sweet and handmade Cambodian treat.

More Than Just an Ingredient

In Cambodia, palm sugar carries more than sweetness and it carries meaning. It’s been used for centuries in family recipes, temple offerings and festive celebrations. Its natural, earthy flavour connects us to memories of local kitchens, markets, and shared moments with loved ones.

With Senteurs d’Angkor, every pieces or blocks of palm sugar comes with a story one of culture, care and tradition. Using it in your kitchen is a simple way to honor that heritage and cuisines.

How to Enjoy Palm Sugar

Even simple meals become a chance to celebrate tradition and craftsmanship. Palm sugar is easy to use and adds depth to everyday cooking:

• Cooking: Swap refined sugar for palm sugar in curries, stir-fries, or desserts to give dishes a rich, natural sweetness.
• Drinks: Stir a small amount into tea, coffee, or smoothies.
• Baking: Grate it into dough or batter for gentle caramel notes.
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. If it hardens, grate or dissolve it before use.

A skilled palm sugar climber collects ripe palm fruits high in the tree a traditional craft passed down through generations and essential to Cambodia’s beloved palm sugar.

Bringing Heritage Home

Using palm sugar from Senteurs d’Angkor is a small act with a big impact. You bring authentic Cambodian flavours to your table while supporting artisans who take pride in their work. Each meal or recipe is a connection to tradition, a reminder of the care and skill behind every block.

A Sweet Ending

Palm sugar is humble, yet it carries stories, culture, and generations of craftsmanship. With Senteurs d’Angkor, you’re not just adding sweetness to your recipes, you’re keeping traditions alive, supporting communities, and celebrating the heart behind every ingredient. Every spoonful is more than flavour, it’s a small taste of Cambodia and shared with care.

Young visitors proudly hold up their handmade palm sugar candies a sweet treat and hands-on experience to remember.
Caramelized peanuts rest on a tray to cool before packaging or testing at the delicatessen station, ready for visitors to enjoy their sweet, handcrafted treat.