Marayoor Jaggery Balls

Marayoor Sharkara or Marayoor Jaggery/ Gur/ Bellam/ Vella/ Sakkarai is known to be one of the sweetest jaggeries available in India. Jaggery production is considered to be a cottage industry in this part of the world and is traditionally made in the respective farms. Marayoor or Marayur is a town located in the Idukki district of Kerala. This place in South India is famous for its natural Sandalwood forests and sugar rich jaggery production. Initially, the sugar cane juice is heated in a huge vessel. It is then boiled and condensed to form high-quality jaggery balls. The process is an example of pure workmanship, each jaggery ball is handcrafted making it one of the existing industries which are not automated.

• Unlike other jaggeries, Marayoor jaggery is distinct in colour and aroma, dark brown covered by a patch of golden flakes with a refreshing  sugarcane aroma.


• The peculiar geographical location of Marayoor, which nestles amid the forests of the Western Ghats gives the sugar cane a distinct geographical identity.


• The age-old specialized skill of the local people in making the jaggery in the farm itself, make it a unique product. It is therefore in great demand in households across the country for the preparation of sweet dishes especially the famous Sharkara/Sarkara payasom.


• Marayoor Sharkara/Jaggery is a pan India famous variant of jaggery manufactured by the Muthuvan tribe of Marayoor using 100% natural sugarcane grown in the Western Ghats.


• Marayoor Jaggery is chemical-free, preservative free and organic jaggery made only with local sugarcane grown in the area.