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Agave Nectar

Also Known As : Agave Syrup
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet to taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Agave nectar can be used as a sweetener in food or as a substitute to refined sugar and artificial sweeteners.
  2. It can be used in tea, coffee, pancakes, ice cream and baked goods.

Common names and forms

  1. Agave Syrup

Description

Agave nectar is a commercially produced sweet syrup obtained from the core of the Agave  plant (called the "pina"). It is golden in colour and has thick consistency.

Health benefits

  • Agave nectar has low glycemic index which is beneficial for diabetic and keeps blood sugar in control.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the "use by " date on the packaging of agave nectar.

Note

Agave nectar can cause weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels if consumed excessively.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/398007-agave-nectar-benefits/

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