Gula Merah
It is mainly in the Southwest of Belitung in Desa Membalong, which is the production of palm sugar: Gula Merah.
To harvest the sugar, it is necessary to collect the sweet sap from the tree by cutting a branch bearing flowers.
You can access this branch to 12 meters high with a bamboo ladder, as it deteriorates very quickly, it must be replaced every six months.
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Sap was collected in a bamboo in which is placed a piece of bark to prevent fermentation.
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Back in the village, the sap is filtered before being heated to the reduction of sugar. This sap is an extremely sweet liquid, high trace element content, with a slight coconut taste. This drink is really delicious, taste absolutely …
Apres réduction, on obtient une solide mélasse que l’on fait refroidir dans des anneaux en bambou.
After reduction, strong molasses that is cooled in bamboo rings is obtained.
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