The New Sweeteners - Agave
AGAVE
Madhava Raw Agave Nectar, Organic, 17-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)
What is it? Agave is a cactus like plant that is found growing in Mexico. In fact … it is what gives Tequilla the tequilla taste!
The Nectar extracted from the Agave plant is mostly fructose (fruit sugar) and is absorbed into the blood stream more slowly than regular sugar. It is MUCH sweeter than sugar so you need less of it.
Where can you get it? I’ll include some Internet ordering links below, but also check out your local health or natural food stores.
The taste test: Agave is very sweet and tastes somewhat like maple sugar. No reports of an aftertaste.
Is it safe? It’s been used for eons and there are no reports on problems associated with its use. However the lack of negative reports could be because very few studies have been done. As with everything, use in moderation.
Here’s more information about agave from the Wikipedia
Order Agave Nectar and give it a try.
Madhava Raw Agave Nectar, Organic, 17-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)
Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars, Coconut Agave Nectar, 2.2-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
