Agave Sweetener Controversy - Is Agave A High Quality Fructose?
Is agave sweetener raw or heat processed? High fructose or low glycemic?
There has been a controversy about Agave being a high fructose sweetener, comparable to high fructose corn syrup in the last few years.
And we would say that, yes, this is true IF you are buying a low quality agave syrup that does not meet the standards required to make it a healthy sugar substitute.
All brands are different and some can be way higher in fructose, making it a high glycemic sweetener.
You have to be careful, the agave crops in Mexico are all controlled largely by the Tequila industry (the same plant agave comes from). They will try to sell you anything, under the name "healthy sweetener", to boost sales and make a profit.
Agave can be processed in different ways that give you different results. Specific enzymes need to be removed to prevent fermentation and other processes, that sometimes involve cooking depending on the brand you buy.
It is best to get agave nectar that is never processed to temperatures higher than 120 degrees, which is the natural temperature it is exposed to in the climates where it grows.
This insures that the vitamins, minerals. and some enzymes are still present within it's sweet syrup. By processing at lower temperatures, you are guaranteed the health benefits have not been sacrificed. High temperature heating unnaturally increases levels of fructose content, causing adverse effects.
Some other agave sweeteners are lower with high Inulin levels which is the kind you want....a low glycemic fructose sweetener, with nutritional integrity!
The Most Superior Agave Brand!
The best agave is clear with minimal processing, providing a higher quality product with minerals and other benefits intact. There is only one brand that we know of that is actually tested for ideal sugar profile.
This brand is also not heated, but uses a high velocity centrifugal straining of juices, thus keeping it a true raw food sweetener.
It is exquisite in flavor and texture with the highest concentrations of minerals and a high content of Inulin.
The best agave is clear with minimal processing, providing a higher quality product with minerals and other benefits intact. There is only one brand that we know of that is actually tested for ideal sugar profile.
