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Did you know? Agave is good for more than just syrup
Agave, derived from the cactus, is known as a popular alternative to common sweeteners like sugar. But it has many secrets that aren’t known, even among alternative sweetener enthusiasts. What do tattoos, paper, rope, and lip balm have in common? Yep, that's right:...
Agave Summer Sippers
No Sugar Necessary: Sweet Summer Sippers with Agave The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and spending time outside is a must. Hiking? Biking? Running? Swimming? We can do it all. But being active also requires a refreshing drink to cool you off after...
Agave All Day: 13 Ways Agave is Pretty Much the Best Ever
You’ve probably heard a lot about Agave lately: it’s better than sugar, it’s good for dieters, and it’s the low-key beauty secret of your dreams. With so many over the top promises from one plant, and a cactus at that, you’ve probably stopped paying attention to all...
Agave Syrup: Factors beyond Sweetness
Agave syrup is a sweetener that offers sweetening potency 1.5 times greater than that of sugar. But its positive attributes as a sweetener don’t end there. It also offers advantages in binding power, browning effects, dissolvability, glycemic index, flavor and storage...
Agave Syrup: The Perfect Fit for 2017 Consumer Food Trends
Customization is the word of the hour for consumer food trends in 2017. As Millennials increasingly shape food markets with their purchasing power, their desire for products that are tailored to their lifestyles, health goals and self-expression becomes a powerful...
Is Agave Syrup the Right Clean Eating Sweetener for You?
“Clean eating sweetener.” It sounds so simple, but finding the right sweetener for your diet plan can seem like an overwhelming process. But we’ve got good news. Agave syrup might be the right clean eating sweetener for you. What Does Clean Eating Mean? Clean eating...
Is Agave Vegan?
Agave is one hundred percent vegan. Since it’s derived from agave plants instead of animal sources, you can enjoy this sweetener in the knowledge that you’re not causing harm to any other creature because of it. And our premium organic agave isn’t just vegan. Keep...
FDA Nutrition Label Changes: How They Affect Your Sweetener Choices
This year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made significant changes to nutrition label requirements, particularly in the labeling of carbohydrates. According to these mandatory label revisions, every nutrition label must list the amount of added sugars in the...
Blue Agave Vs Agave
Blue agave versus agave. What’s the difference? Where Agave Comes From Agave nectar and blue agave nectar are both derived from the agave plant, a type of succulent that grows in hot, dry environments all over the world. But each type of nectar comes from a different...
4 Benefits of Inulin You Didn’t Know
Inulin is the multitasker of functional ingredients. While its main purpose in food products is increasing fiber levels, there are many of benefits of inulin. Intestinal health enhancement? Check. Calorie reduction? Check. Fat replacement? Check. Prebiotic properties?...