All About Agave

Agave syrup (also called agave nectar) is a sweetener produced in Mexico from the leaves of the blue agave plant (Agave tequilana). The blue agave plant is native to Mexico, favoring the land's sandy soil and high altitudes of 1,500 m above sea level. Agave is a large succulent (a plant that retains water), with spiky, fleshy leaves that can grow to over two meters in length. There are over 136 species of agave in Mexico and experts consider this blue agave to be the finest in the world.

Agave is a favorite sweetener of raw foodists and health conscious eaters because it has a delicious, mild and sweet flavor -- like honey without the aftertaste--with a syrup consistency. These qualities make it easy to use in most recipes--replacing processed sugars or honey that can cause spikes in blood sugar and are produced from animal byproducts.

Premium blue agave is a natural sweetener and has a lab-certified low glycemic index, due to its very high (85-90%) fructose content. Possible benefits of using Premium Blue Agave Syrup could include: balanced blood sugar, longer-lasting and more stable energy, steadier moods, weight reduction and more. Blue agave syrup contains iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium—all of which are crucial minerals for health. Its nutrient profile is similar to molasses or dark maple syrup, but with a lower glycemic index.

Love Street Living Foods' Raw Organic Blue Agave Syrup is produced at temperatures below 118 degrees Fahrenheit so that all of the nutritional elements of the nectar are preserved in their natural form. It is also 100% certified organic and kosher and obtained from producers with fair trade growing and harvesting procedures. We now offer it in two convienent sizes: 8 ounce squeeze bottles for your countertop or table, and a 64 ounce size that is great for recipes and refilling your squeeze bottle. Try some in your tea, desserts or favorite recipe today.