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Aquapharm Health & Nutrition Agave syrup

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener made from the blue agave plant native to Mexico. Although the blue agave was processed into a sweet drink by the ancient Mexican Indians in the past, the blue agave only began to develop into a sweetener about 20 years ago. Agave syrup is a very versatile syrup that is suitable for many applications. It has a fructose content of over 84%, a low glycemic index and is very soluble.

Ingredient Name: Agave Syrup

Functions: Nutritive Sweetener, Sugar Substitute

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    Agave Syrup
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    Applications & Uses

    Sugar Reduction with Agave Syrup

    Agave syrup can positively affect the taste, texture and consistency of food without changing the original taste. In the field of sugar reduction. It can be used to sweeten a variety of foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, ice cream, shakes, smoothies, bars, baked goods, cereals, juices, water and much more. Agave syrup has a higher sweetening power than refined sugar due to its high fructose content (100 g of agave syrup corresponds to about 125-150 g of sugar).

    Important Note: Agave syrup is not suitable for children under 3 years of age and for diabetics.

    Properties

    Solubility
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Calories2.86kcal-
    Sweetening Power1.25--
    Glycemic Index17.1--