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Agave Nectar in Glass (Raw 46C, Organic) 23 oz
This agave nectar has been verified to be processed at 46C. Choose your variety Light, Amber or Dark below.
100% Pure, Raw Food, Certified Organic Raw Agave Nectar from wild mature plants . The agave (uh-gah-vay) plant has been long been cultivated in hilly, semi-arid soils of Mexico. Its fleshy leaves cover the pineapple-shaped heart of the plant. This is where the sweet sticky juice is contained. It is best known for its use in making tequila.
Our organic agave nectar has never been heated or exposed to temperatures higher than normal desert temperatures where cactus grow (46C). Our raw agave syrup or nectar is about 93% fruit sugar and contains no sucrose, it is in its natural form. Agave nectar is a sweetener and thus used in moderation as any other sweetener would be used.
In recipes use about 25% less of this raw agave nectar than you would other sweeteners also reduce the liquid in the recipe by as much as 1/3. The glycemic index of agave nectar is low. As a food exchange, a 1 teaspoon serving of raw organic agave nectar equals a free food. 2 servings or 2 teaspoons equals 1/2 carbohydrate exchange. Agave's glycemic index of 11. It would be suitable for diabetics as long as they monitor their carbohydrate intake.
Net wt.: 23 oz, Pint, Serving size 1 Tbs, calories 20
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