Desi Khand is a natural sweetener made from sugarcane juice, primarily used in Indian households as a healthier, traditional substitute for refined sugars. Unlike refined sugar, it undergoes minimal processing, retaining the goodness of minerals and vitamins present in sugarcane juice. In different parts of India, Desi Khand is known by various names such as "Khandsari" in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, "Khand" in Gujarat, "Bura" in Punjab and Haryana, "Chakkara" in Southern India, and "Gud Shakkar" in West Bengal and Assam.

Desi Khand is renowned for its numerous health benefits. It is a great source of essential minerals like iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins such as Vitamin B6 and B12, which help maintain good health, ensuring proper body functions and boosting immunity. It is also a natural digestive aid, having high fiber content that helps in the creation of stools in the bowels. Desi Khand is rich in iron, which makes it helpful in curing anemia and restoring a healthy quantity of blood to the body.

Desi Khand is made by evaporating sugarcane syrup without removing the molasses, which makes it rich in nutrients such as calcium, minerals, fiber, iron, vitamins, and magnesium. It is less sweet than sugar but has a unique flavor that can enhance the taste of traditional Indian dishes and sweets. Desi Khand can be used to sweeten Indian beverages such as tea, coffee, and badam milk, giving them a rich and complex flavor.

Desi Khand has a shelf life of several months when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It is a healthier alternative to refined sugar, as it retains some of the nutrients found in sugarcane and has a lower glycemic index.