Sugarcane

Season: Available all year round, with peak quality during the dry season.
Flavor: Intensely sweet with fresh, grassy undertones and a cool, refreshing finish.

Primary uses:

Fresh Juice: Freshly pressed sugarcane juice (often with a hint of lime) is a popular natural rehydration drink.
Chewing: Peeled and cut into small sticks to be chewed for their sweet juice, then the fibrous pulp is discarded.
Culinary Skewers: Used as natural, flavorful skewers for grilled meats (like "Chao Tom" or Vietnamese shrimp mousse) to infuse sweetness into the dish.
Sweetener: The juice can be boiled down to create natural syrups or jaggery.

Benefits:

Instant Energy Boost: Rich in natural sucrose that provides a quick source of energy and rehydrates the body instantly.
Liver Health: Traditionally used in Ayurveda to help strengthen the liver and treat jaundice.
Skin Care: Contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic acid, which help maintain radiant and healthy skin.
Rich in Minerals: Loaded with calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.