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Raw Organic Agave Nectar - Mineral-rich Low-glycemic Sweetener Agave nectar is a natural liquid sweetener with a low glycemic index and a fruity, delicious taste that will enhance the flavor of any food or beverage. An exciting new product, it is extracted from the agave plant, a cactus-like plant that has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years. Of the 136 species of agave in Mexico, the blue agave&mdash,Agave tequilana weber azul&mdash,is considered the finest in the world.
Raw Organic Agave Nectar - Mineral-rich Low-glycemic Sweetener Agave nectar is a natural liquid sweetener with a low glycemic index and a fruity, delicious taste that will enhance the flavor of any food or beverage. An exciting new product, it is extracted from the agave plant, a cactus-like plant that has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years. Of the 136 species of agave in Mexico, the blue agave&mdash,Agave tequilana weber azul&mdash,is considered the finest in the world. This is the agave from which our Premium Organic Agave nectar is made. Blue agave is higher in fructose-producing carbohydrates than other types of agave, and has a glycemic index of 10-11. Because it is so high in fructose (about 85-90% of its sugar content) and fructose does not stimulate digestive insulin secretion, agave nectar absorbs slowly into the bloodstream and has less impact on blood sugar levels than other natural sweeteners. It has a lower glycemic index than honey, and is at least 25% sweeter than either sugar or honey, so you can replace them in any recipe by using 25% less agave syrup. The beneficial qualities of our agave nectar are numerous: Low glycemic Rich in minerals Certified organic Low in calories Safe for children Good for sweetening all types of beverages and foods With a flavor somewhere between honey and maple syrup, agave nectar is an excellent sweetener for teas (hot and iced), smoothies, desserts, energy bars, or any cooked or raw food recipe. As it is highly soluble and will not crystallize or harden in the bottle, it is ideal for use in cold beverages and to sweeten cold foods. It particularly enhances the flavor of fruity food and beverages, and can be used instead of fruit juice concentrates in spreads and yogurts. It also increases the water retention properties of food, and will add to the shelf life of breads and other baked goods. We offer two varieties of agave nectar: Premium Dark &ndash, 85% fructose, made with 100% Agave tequ
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