Agave Nectar Is Better Than Honey

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HERE'S WHAT I THINK

Agave Nectar Is Better Than Honey

  • Due to its purity, agave nectar never crystallizes and has a shelf life of over three years.
  • It has a lower glycemic index rating (32) and a higher fructose level, so it won't cause a "sugar rush".
  • It dissolves easily even in cold liquids, and it healthfully replaces refined sugar syrups in cocktails and champagne drinks.
  • Its mild flavor makes agave nectar suitable for any and all sweetening needs, even for special diets.
  • It surpasses honey easily in regard to versatility of use.
  • The pleasant sweetness of agave nectar helps to intensify the natural flavors of any foods it is used with.
  • It is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar and thus requires less amounts for a reduced intake of calories and carbs.
  • The consistent, mild flavor of the nectar makes it a perfect candidate for natural flavoring additions, as it is demonstrated so deliciously in the excellent sweetener and condiment, Agasweet flavored agave nectar.

Harvest Of Agave Fruit (Center Core Of The Plant)

However - Let's Praise Honey, Too... 

Honey has great health benefits!

  • In addition to being a natural remedy for certain ailments (allergies!), honey is known to boost our energy and to strengthen our immune system.

  • Throughout its rich history, honey was used as a sweetener as well as one of the first medicines and wound treatments known to man.

  • Its unique flavor appeals to many but does not lend itself to a large variety of uses.

  • The smooth and thick texture of honey leaves an elegant mouth feel, although it dispenses and dissolves slowly.

  • Its limited shelf life and subsequent crystallization is caused by natural impurities.

  • Pollens and other nutritional qualities are superior to those of agave nectar.

  • Despite its higher glycemic index (58) and lower level of fructose, honey is still composed of gentle to our system simple sugars.

Quick! A Word About The All Important Glycemic Index... 

This stuff is important to your health!

I couldn't explain it better than the good folks at Madhava Honey in Lyons, Colorado. So, I quote:

"Glycemic Index: This is a relatively new concept which can be important from a metabolic standpoint, especially to diabetics, along with athletes and grossly overweight individuals.

The index is an indicator as to how much your blood sugar increases in 2-3 hours after specific food consumption.

Most if not all carbohydrates are normally metabolized into the simple carbohydrate glucose, which in the glycemic index concept is arbitrarily assigned a value of 100. As a result, the higher a glycemic index food number is, the faster it raises your blood sugar level.

Foods or ingredients with glycemic index numbers close to or above 100 present some significant health issues to diabetics, and in general, sweeteners of all kinds should be avoided by diabetics. Nonetheless, for those diabetics who choose to consume certain amounts of carbohydrates, Agave Nectar, it should be noted has a lower glycemic index than honey.

Agave Nectar was found to have a glycemic index of 32. In contrast, honey has a reported glycemic index of 58, due to its higher ratio of glucose to fructose, as compared to the ratio of glucose to fructose in Agave Nectar.

Please note: these values are based on using glucose as the reference point, which is the currently accepted approach relative to reporting glycemic index. Earlier, white bread was the reference point, but white bread composition can vary widely, and thus glucose is now the preferred base product."

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Is Agave Nectar Better Than Honey?

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I Go Gaga Over Agave!

TraderJane says:

Honey is wonderful, but nothing beats agave for cold drinks. My kids set up a lemonade stand recently and we made tons of agave-sweetened lemonade using lemons from our tree. Everyone raved.

KimGiancaterino says:

I love the different flavors!

jfield says:

I love honey in my tea, but I've recently tried agave nectar for the first time at the local farmer's market. Plain agave nectar has such a neutral sweetness--similar to corn syrup--that I think it has a broader application in sweetening any number of dishes, not just tea.

hunnydoodle says:

absolutely, positively!

awelldressedbullet says:

Well I dunno, but I think yer sweet! Shhh, don't tell Mrs. Chef LOL - Kathy

Amanda_Blue says:

Hi Chefkeem! To my way of thinking the lower glycemic rating is ALL and for that reason it is preferable to honey, honey.

chefkeem says:

Agave nectar is my absolute favorite choice as a sweetener and condiment for a vast number of applications. Especially, my own product, Agasweet flavored agave nectar, is such a delicious addition to so many dishes. Fresh berries, cheeses, cereals, pancakes, grilled meats and seafood - everything benefits greatly from a few drizzles or squeezes of Lemon, Lavender, Cinnamon, or any of the seven wonderful flavors of Agasweet. Credit where credit is due: honey is a marvelous product. To me, agave nectar is better.

A Gave It A Try But No Thanks, Honey!

 
 
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Agave Nectar Is Very Versatile... 

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More Proof For My Point Can Be Found In These Lenses... 

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AnimalGuy wrote...

Well, I have to say that I have never heard of Agave Nectar before I saw this lens. You definitely have my curiosity though. We try to use sea salt, organic stuff and a lot of honey for tea and oatmeal and the like. I will be on the lookout for Agave nectar as I would like to try it out.

ReplyPosted May 13, 2009

Joan4 wrote...

5 more stars! I am learning all about Agasweet through your super lenses! My health-aware daughter and daughter-in-law will especially enjoy all this information! Now to try some of your super recipes!

ReplyPosted February 15, 2009

KimGiancaterino wrote...

I'm fascinated by hard-working bees, and still enjoy honey now and then. Agasweet is terrific and versatile stuff, though! Welcome to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.

ReplyPosted February 02, 2009

awelldressedbullet wrote...

* waves and leaves "5" * - Kathy

ReplyPosted June 18, 2008

mulberry wrote...

I have to admit I haven't tried it yet...but I AM very tempted.

ReplyPosted June 12, 2008

 
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