- Organic raw blue agave
- A richer fuller taste produced at temperatures below 118 F
- A low glycemic sweetener,
- An amber nectar
- Gluten free; Vegan; GMO free; Organic
Product Description
A low glycemic organic sweetener, Wholesome Sweeteners Premium Organic Agave is a natural nectar made from of the Blue Agave plant. Agave has a Low Glycemic Index (GI), so it is slowly absorbed into the body, preventing spikes in blood sugar. Raw Blue Agave nectar is produced at a low temperature (less than 118 degrees F) and has a full sweet flavor with subtle molasses tones. It is 1-1/4 times sweeter than sugar, use wherever you would table sugar. USDA Organic and… More >>
Wholesome Sweeteners Organic raw blue agave, 23.5-Ounce Bottles
As a family, we did not like this product as much as the Agave Nectar.
Rating: 3 / 5
DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A CLAIM WITH YOU AS WELL….APPARENTLY IT WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AT UPS FACILITY TO TUCSON ON THE 11TH THEN IT WENT TO PHOENIX AND THE MERCHANDISE WAS MISSING…..AND THEY WERE TO NOTIFY THE SENDER…I HAVEN’T HAD A PROBLEM WITH ORDERING FROM YOU BEFORE AND I REALIZE IT IS UPS AS WELL,,BUT I NEED HELP LOCATING OR A REFUND OF $43.08 FOR THE AGAVE.
Rating: 5 / 5
Price was good and it was delivered quickly, however, I did not care for the taste. I listed the unopened bottles and sold them on eBay!
Rating: 3 / 5
I was dismayed to learn that agave is actually highly refined fructose… worse for you than corn syrup. I had been so pleased with it because I didn’t get a sugar buzz and though that was a positive thing. Do an internet search for article entitiled for agave-nectar-hfcs-in-disguise. Here’s a quote:
Yucca species, together with other agaves, are known to contain large quantities of saponins, according to Tyler’s Honest Herbal. Saponins in many varieties of agave plants are toxic steroid derivatives, as well as purgatives, and are to be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding because they might cause or contribute to miscarriage. These toxins have adverse effects on non-pregnant people and many health compromised consumer categories as well. They are known to contribute to internal hemorrhaging by destroying red blood cells, and they may gravely negatively harm people taking statin and high blood pressure drugs. Agave may also stimulate blood flow in the uterus.(10) Other first hand reports indicate agave may promote sterility in women. Since the agaves used for agave syrup are not being used in their traditional way, there should be a warning label on the sweetener packages that it may promote miscarriage during pregnancy, through weakening the uterine lining.
What’s Wrong With Fructose?
Once eaten, refined fructose appears as triglycerides in the blood stream, or as stored body fat. Elevated triglyceride levels, caused by consumption of refined fructose, are building blocks for hardening human arteries. Metabolic studies have proven the relationship between refined fructose and obesity.(11) Because fructose is not converted to blood glucose, refined fructose doesn’t raise nor crash human blood glucose levels — hence the claim that it is safe for diabetics. Supposedly, refined fructose has a low glycemic index, and won’t affect your blood sugar negatively. But the food labels are deceptive. Refined fructose is not really safe for diabetics. “High fructose from agave or corn will kill a diabetic or hypoglycemic much faster than refined white sugar,” says Mr. Bianchi. “By eating high fructose syrups, you are clogging the veins, creating inflammation, and increasing body fat, while stressing your heart. This is in part because refined fructose is foreign to the body, and is not recognized by it.
So sad.
Rating: 1 / 5
Since I was looking for a truly safe sweetener I read some articles about products labeled raw agave nectar. It is actually just chemically refined fructose and no better for your system than any other sweetener natural or refined and worse than some. This was a blow to me since I found the taste really pleasing and thought, because it came from a plant and the label said it was heated below 118 degrees, that it was a cut above sugar. So far Stevia seems to be the safest but who can stand that strong taste or the expense.
Rating: 1 / 5