What’s Really Inside Your Payasam? Why Freeze-Dried Young Coconut Flesh Changes Everything
Most instant dessert mixes rely on artificial flavorings and synthetic starches. Paanam's Elaneer Payasam uses a 4-ingredient formulation centered around freeze-dried young coconut flesh and real coconut water powder with zero added sugar.
The Clean-Label Revolution in Indian Desserts
For decades, ready-to-make Indian sweet mixes meant compromise: artificial aroma chemicals, heavy synthetic thickeners, and pre-mixed refined white sugar designed to mask low-quality ingredients.
When recreating Elaneer Payasam—South India's most delicate tender coconut dessert—synthetic shortcuts fail completely. Tender coconut flavor cannot be mimicked by artificial vanilla or coconut essences; it relies entirely on the genuine aroma of young green coconuts and cardamom.
Here is an open, transparent look at what goes inside Paanam's recipe and why freeze-drying technology makes all the difference.
Ingredient Breakdown: Transparent Sourcing
Paanam's Elaneer Payasam (Tender Coconut Shake Mix) contains four core ingredients:
1. Coconut Milk Powder (53.4%) Extracted from ripe coconut kernel meat, coconut milk powder forms the rich, velvety base of the payasam. It contains natural coconut fats (27.4g per 100g) that give the dessert its luxurious mouthfeel without requiring heavy cream or artificial emulsifiers. (Includes Acidity Regulator: Tricalcium Phosphate E341 for smooth solubility).
2. Coconut Water Powder (35.6%) Real coconut water dried into a soluble powder. This carries the natural electrolytes, minerals, and subtle hydration notes unique to green tender coconuts.
3. Freeze-Dried Young Coconut Flesh (10%) This is the single most critical component. Young coconut flesh (Malai) is delicate and contains high moisture. Traditional dehydration or sun-drying turns coconut leathery and brown. Freeze-drying (lyophilization) freezes the coconut flesh and removes moisture under a vacuum. This preserves: * The original pearly white color. * The authentic springy, tender bite. * The fresh natural coconut flavor without heat degradation.
When you cook the mix in warm milk, these freeze-dried coconut bits rehydrate into tender, juicy bites identical to freshly scraped green coconut.
4. Cardamom (1%) Pure ground South Indian cardamom provides the warm, sweet spice accent essential to traditional South Indian payasam recipes.
Why No Added Sugar in the Mix?
One of Paanam’s key design choices is leaving the mix completely un-sweetened: * Zero Added Sugars in the Powder: (Per 100g: 8.8g natural sugars from coconut water/milk, 0g added sugar). * Total Sweetener Control: You choose your sweetening level and type during cooking—whether you prefer refined sugar, jaggery, unrefined cane sugar, or plant-based stevia. * Dietary Flexibility: Since there’s no pre-mixed sugar, you can adjust sweetness to your own preference without being forced to consume pre-mixed syrups.
Regulatory Standards & Quality Verification
Formulated and packed under strict quality controls in Tamil Nadu, Paanam operates under FSSAI License No. 12426997000295 by GetrankCorp Pvt Ltd (headquartered at MABIF, TNAU Campus, Madurai).
Every batch is verified free of artificial colors, artificial flavorings, and synthetic chemical preservatives.
Taste the clean-label difference with Paanam’s Elaneer Payasam tender coconut shake mix, delivered straight to your door with free domestic shipping on orders over ₹499.
Taste Authentic Elaneer Payasam
Enjoy traditional South Indian tender coconut dessert made with real coconut water powder, coconut milk powder, and 10% freeze-dried young coconut flesh in just 10 minutes.
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