Agave Nectar

[Res]

Assay Component Results Units

Agave Nectar

AGAVE

309 Calories, No Fiber Correction Calories Calories/100 g
0 Calories from Fat Calories Calories/100 g
0 Calories from Saturated Fat Calories Calories/100 g
0.03 Fatty Acid Analysis w/Profile Total Fat %
0.03 Saturated Fat %
0.00 Monounsaturated Fat %
0.00 cis-cis Polyunsaturated Fat %
0.00 trans Fat %
4.20 Sodium Sodium mg/100 g
76.4 Carbohydrates, Total Carbohydrates %
0.4 Fiber, Total Inulin Adjusted Total Dietary Fiber %
59.8 Sugars by HPLC Total Sugar %
49.10 Fructose %
10.70 Glucose %
0.00 Sucrose %
0.00 Maltose %
0.00 Lactose %
0.868 Protein by Dumas (F=6.25) Protein %
0.00 Carotenes (Enzymatic Method) Total Beta Carotene IU/100 g
0.00 Total Carotenes IU/100 g
Not Detected alpha-Carotene IU/100 g
Not Detected all-trans Beta Carotene IU/100 g
Not Detected cis-Beta-Carotenes IU/100 g
40.9 Vitamin C, Total Vitamin C mg/100 g
1.76 Calcium Calcium mg/100 g
0.0928 Iron Iron mg/100 g
22.7 Moist/Vac. w/Filter Paper Pulp Moisture %
0.01221 Ash, Overnight (16 hr) Ash %
75.9 BRIX Analysis BRIX Degrees
<1.00 Cholesterol by GC Cholesterol mg/100 g
11.81 Inulin by HPLC Inulin %
14.23 Serving Size Serving Size g

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[9eve]

i was wondering what's the difference between raw agave nectar and blue agave nectar. any difference in taste as well?

[Res]

9eve: your name reminds me of a character in Robert Jordans "Wheel of time" series (voracious reader here ).

I've tried both and they taste the same. I really prefer the maple over agave on the cleanse, but I use agave nectar in everything else I eat that needs to be sweet-ish.

There are a lot of online stores selling it (you can pick it up at your local health food store too) but take a peek here: Blue Agave Nectar.

Love,
~Res

[mtmouse]

i was wondering what's the difference between raw agave nectar and blue agave nectar. any difference in taste as well?

I have been using the regular because the blue was more expensive. Then last month the blue went on sale, so I got some. From what I tried, the blue was more liquidy, a bit sweeter, but also a bit stronger "taste".

In the end, after comparing the two multiple times (slurp!), I decided I liked the cheaper one better. Whew! It doesn't usually turn out that way for me.

I haven't used any MS on this cleanse at all yet. Since I always have to try everything Res mentions, maybe I'll go back to that this morning!

[peanutterb]

Online Stores
http://www.amazon.com/Madhava-Nectar.../dp/B000FMTJL4
http://www.alissacohen.com/agavenectar.html
http://www.welikeitraw.com/rawfood/2...aw_agave_.html

(this is the brand i use, however i don't like the taste. it is not sweet, actually a little bitter. But it does dissolve easily. I mix it with my ms. This is just my preference, you may like this brand.
there are other brands out there, some listed on amazon link or you can find by googling) - PB


What is Agave nectar?

Agave Nectar is an exciting new sweetener naturally extracted from the Americana Agave (a cactus-like plant native to Mexico.) it dissolves easily and is a great tasting sweetener that can replace honey, dates, maple syrup and other sweeteners. It has a very natural, light taste and is milder in taste then honey or maple syrup or other sweeteners that ca have an overpowering taste in many recipes.

Because of the low glycemic index, agave nectar is absorbed slowly into the bloodstream. This means that it does not significantly raise blood sugar levels therefore, you do not get the highs and lows associated with sugar intake. Because of the low glycemic index It is also acceptable for people with diabetes and hyperglycemia.

It also provides vitamins and minerals not found in processed sweeteners.
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A wonderful Vegan Natural Sweetener that is truly "Raw". Certified USDA Organic. Excellent for everyday use as Raw / Vegan Substitute for honey, sugars, all syrup's, etc.


Since Agave Nectar is high in fructose, it does not cause the “sugar rush” associated with refined sugars (sucrose). Fructose does not stimulate digestive insulin secreation as other sugars do.


The Glycemic Index (G.I.) is an indicator of how much your blood sugar increases 2 to 3 hours after a specific food is consumed. Thus, the higher the Glycemic Index food number the faster your blood sugar will increase. Glucose is assigned a G.I. of 100, while honey has a G.I. of 58 and Raw Agave Nectar has a Glycemic Index of 46. Though excesive consupmption of all kinds of simple sugars should be avoided by diabetics, Raw Agave Nectar is a respectable alternative to artificial sweeteners.


The lighter colored grade Raw Agave Nectar EatRaw carries is basically “flavor neutral” and enhances the natural flavors of fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and un-baked goods. This is handy for those individuals, such as diabetics, who want to add sweetness to a product, but prefer to avoid the subsequent increase in blood sugar levels which would occur from using table sugar and other high sucrose and glucose sweeteners. Darker grades of Agave Nectar, having a stronger more noticeable taste, are more suited for use in sauces and baked goods.


Agave Nectar is easily poured and dissolves readily in cold drinks. Making it excellent for use in cold teas and drinks as well as pouring over cold cereals. Agave Nectar has 60 calories per tablespoon (one serving) or, in grams, 16 grams contains 64 calories.
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Websites about agave worth reading
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_syrup
http://www.dvo.com/agave-nectar.html
http://www.shakeoffthesugar.net/article1042.html

[Res]

Agave Nectar Recipes and bit more information.

[robyn21]

all i can find in my local health food store is agave syrup? is this different?

[mayablue]

all i can find in my local health food store is agave syrup? is this different?

If you can't find organic grade b maple syrup, then you can use organic raw agave syrup instead. It actually tastes a lot milder than the maple, some people actually like it more. I prefer maple, myself. I usually can't afford the organic grade b, though, so I get the 32 oz. non-organic grade b from trader joes. You can also get Organic grade b maple online - in the webstore on this site or on Amazon.com.

[Res]

Hi Robyn,

It's one and the same. Agave syrup Don't buy from amazon - they've been bad. They're charging $2 dollars more for a box that used to hold 12 bottles. Now it's 6 bottles for $41. Insane...

Hope this helps.

Love,
~Res

[fxyMNgrl]

I was very surprised to find Organic Raw Agave Nectar at my local grocer! I live in a very small town so all we have is WalMart (which doesn't seem to have anything organic!) and the local grocery (which is 3 times the price). But it was reasonably priced, about $7.99 for 24oz