The color of palm sugar tends to be brighter. You can comb it more easily because it has a softer texture. Another distinctive feature of this type of sugar is its mild caramel taste. You can prove by diluting it, then the liquid form of palm sugar is like honey. In terms of taste, palm sugar has a lighter sweetness character and a caramel color that is not too intense. This is also because the glycemic index is lower than other sweeteners, which is 35, while honey is at 55 and sugar is at 681. This is why palm sugar is used to make a variety of snacks such as ice cendol, es dawet, klepon, and lupis.
