Manembo Aren – the sweetness of nature

Arenga Palm Sugar

Sugar made from the juice of the Arenga Sugar Palm has been consumed in Indonesia for centuries. Nowadays, it is sought-after around the world for its health attributes and unique flavour – and because it supports impressive ecological benefits.

Our Product

By adapting and improving on traditional preparation methods we supply a premium quality product, which is EU organically certified. Fresh sugar juice is gathered daily from trusted tappers. They work within a Government-run forestry co-operative, which assures quality at every stage of production.

Superfood Versatility

We supply a finely granulated sugar to retailers … it’s a purely natural product, often chosen by customers as a lower-glycaemic alternative to highly refined sugars. Described as a superfood, it’s a sustainable sugar which adds unique caramel richness to any recipe or drink

Forests & Livelihoods

Choosing Arenga Palm Sugar helps protect:

Sulawesi Hornbill is a vulnerable species which needs intact forest to thrive.

The endemic Sulawesi Crested Macaque is an endangered species which depends on forest protection for its survival.

The Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx fallax) is endemic to Sulawesi. Also known as the Celebes dwarf-kingfisher, its is threatened by habitat loss.

The Sulawesi Palm Civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii) is a little-known civet endemic to Sulawesi. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List; this is inferred from habitat destruction and degradation.

Listed as a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, the survival of
the marsupial Sulawesi Cuscus ‘bear’, Ailurops Ursinus, is threatened
by forest degradation and hunting for its meat and fur. — Listed as a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, the survival of the marsupial Sulawesi Cuscus ‘bear’, Ailurops Ursinus, is threatened by forest degradation and hunting for its meat and fur.

Click for examples of vulnerable species in Sulawesi

Packaging

Our granulated Arenga Palm Sugar is shipped in attractive retail packaging – in 250 or 500 gram pouches for example. Or bulk orders can be supplied in strong food-grade sacks of 5 or 10 Kg.

Quality and price

By working directly with a forest cooperative, we can support higher than average incomes for the tappers whilst offering lower prices to our customers.