Monday, March 2, 2009


Quick Facts About Agave:

Sweeter than Sugar- it is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar so you use less to achieve the same level of sweetness.

Tastes Great- natural organic sweetener. No bitter after taste – it tastes like sugar syrup

Saves Calories-agave can be used in all of your favorite recipes. Typically, you will substitute 1/2 cup of agave for every cup of sugar called for. In addition, the inulin permits the reduction of fats in baked items which significantly reduces calories even further.

Easy to Cook With-agave can be used hot or cold, making it easy to work with in the kitchen. It is a wonderful sweetener for coffee, tea and cereal. It is also an amazing sweetener for cooking, canning and baking for jams, cakes, breads, salad dressing, desserts, cookies and sauces.

Low Glycemic Index and diabetic friendly - agave is a very low glycemic index food. It is approximately 30 on the glycemic index scale. Anything below 50 is considered to be in the low category, which is recommended for a healthy diet and diabetic friendly. Unlike sugar, honey or high fructose corn syrup, agave does not spike blood sugar levels; thereby avoiding the highs and lows of sugar and corresponding cravings and over consumption associated with roller coaster blood sugar levels.

Contains Calcium, Iron and other Vitamins and Minerals- agave is a natural and organic certified product, derived from the root of the agave plant. The nectar is processed, in order to prevent fermentation, at temperatures that do not exceed 117 degrees which is considered “raw” by most standards. Xagave is appropriate for a vegan diet. Due to its raw condition, Xagave retains its naturally occurring vitamins and minerals and has a particularly high concentration of calcium -- 17% of daily requirements in one (1) tablespoon.

Contains Inulin- a Prebiotic Fiber which promotes healthy function of the lower intestine. It has also been shown to promote regularity, boost the immune system, increase calcium absorption and increase bone density.

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