Coconut sugar "toddy" was reduced. Although its use has become more common in developed countries, where it may be perceived as a natural sweetener, there is no scientific evidence that coconut sugar is more nutritious or healthier than any other sweetener. The nutritive value is similar to the empty calories found in table sugar or brown sugar. The major component of coconut sugar is sucrose (70–79%), glucose, and fructose (3–9% each). The glycemic index (GI) of coconut sugar was reported by the Philippine Coconut Authority to be 35 and by that measure is classified as a low glycemic index food. However, the
Sweden proper formerly parts of Denmark and Norway, came under the Swedish Crown by the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, but it was not until 1719 that it was fully integrated and became part of Sweden proper. Only the estates of the realm of Sweden proper were represented in the Riksdag of the Estates. In Sweden this included the fourth estate, the Peasants. Sweden proper is, as opposed to Finland Proper, a geographical reference that has changed over time, whereas the latter was a province in southwestern Finland that gave its name to all of Finland. Sweden proper Sweden proper () is