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IMAG Organics Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup

IMAG Organics Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is a delicious sweetener manufactured 100% from the Agave tequilana Weber Blue variety (the only raw material). The Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is obtained by the hydrolyzing the inulin stored in the heart of the Agave, producing a highly rich fructose (≥ 84%) syrup with greater sweetness (approx. 1.5 times sweeter than table sugar), low glycemic index* (17.1) and antioxidant capacity. • (Tested by INQUIS GI).

Ingredient Name: Blue Agave Nectar

Functions: Humectant, Nutritive Sweetener, Sugar Substitute, Sweetener

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Ingredients
Blue Agave Nectar

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Key Benefits

 

  • Organic, Vegan & Fairtrade certified
  • Plant-based sweetener
  • Brings taste, mouthfeel, texture and sweetness to the final application with no aftertaste
  • Made from a sustainable natural source
  • 1.3 times sweeter  than sugar and with a low glycemic index of 17.1
  •  Alternative to honey, sugar and maple syrup
  • Allergen & Gluten free and Non-GMO 
  • Excellent binding agent & highly soluble for ease of use
  • 3-year shelf life from production
     

Applications & Uses

Application
  • Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup naturally accentuates and enhance food flavors providing texture, consistency, wettability and sweetness without modifying its sensory properties.
  • Due to its attributes, Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is ideally used as a natural sweetener in a wide variety of beverages (coffee, tea, fruit water and juices) and, in food product industries such as dairy (milk, smoothies, yogurt, milkshakes, ice cream and milk candy), bakery and desserts (bread, cakes, cookies, cereal bars, cereal boxes and hotcakes), seasonings (salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sauces, marinades) and natural foods and fruits to name some.
  • Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is as a replacement for table sugar, honey, corn and/or maple syrup. 
  • Along the production process Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup temperature elaboration is maintained below 113°F, keeping with it the integrity of its natural components.
Recommended Consumption
  • Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup can be consumed by children and adults.
  • Diabetic (Diabetes Mellitus) person should not consume the Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup without medical supervision.

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Translucent viscous liquid
Odor
Characteristic to Agave
Taste
Pleasantly sweet
Soluble in
Water
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH4 - 6Potentiometry
Ash Contentmax. 0.5%Gravimetry
Glycemic Index13.9 - 20.3Glycemic response
Hydroxymethylfurfuralmax. 40HMF-mg/KgGravimetry
Moisture Content24 - 26%Thermobalance
Total Soluble Solids74 - 76°BrixRefractometry
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia ColiAbsentFDA-BAM-Chap. 4
Salmonella SpAbsent in 25gAOAC-989.13
Total Bacterial Countmax. 100CFU/gFDA-BAM-Chap. 3
Total ColiformsAbsentFDA-BAM-Chap. 4
Yeast & Molds Countmax. 10CFU/gFDA-BAM-Chap. 18
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories320Cal/100g
Total Fat0g/100g
Saturated Fat0g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium10mg/100g
Total Carbohydrate81g/100g
Dietary Fiber1g/100g
Total Sugars80g/100g
Protein0g/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Calcium0mg/100g
Iron0mg/100g
Potassium0mg/100g
Typical Carbohydrate Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fructose Contentmin. 84%HPAEC-PAD
Glucose Contentmax. 13%HPAEC-PAD
Inulin/Fructooligosaccharidesmax. 3%HPAEC-PAD
Mannitolmax. 0.5%HPAEC-PAD
Other Sugarsmax. 0.13%HPAEC-PAD
Sucrosemax. 1.3%HPAEC-PAD
Note
HPAEC-PAD: High Performance Anion Exchange Chromatography coupled to Pulsed Amperometric Detection.

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Special Processing Requirements

Along the production process Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup temperature elaboration is maintained below 113°F, keeping with it the integrity of its natural components

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Bulk:

  • Canister 25.5, 28 and 28.5 Kg
  • Plastic Drums 285 Kg
  • Plastic & Cardboard Totes 1350 Kg, 1370 Kg and 1380 Kg.

Bottle:

  • PET bottles 454 g and 908 g
  • Gallon 5.5 Kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months
Shelf Life & Storage Requirements

Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup shelf life is 3 (THREE) years unopened and without refrigeration. This product must be kept fully closed. Once opened, the container must be completely consumed. Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup must preferably stored protected from light, at room temperature (25°C/77 °F) in a cool and dry place.