Palm Candy/Panamkalkandam is a sweetener that is made from the flower buds of the Palm tree. it is known as Palm Candy because it involves minimum processing and no chemicals are used. The flower bud of Palm Tree is heated to wick away the moisture content until a thick syrup is obtained, and this sweet nectar is then further reduced to crystals. in the stores, palm Candy is available in block, granular and liquid form. Health Benefits Since Palm Candy is an unrefined sugar, it is known to be rich in vitamins and minerals. as a result, it has become increasingly popular as a substitute for white and brown sugar.