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| − | '''Agave nectar''' (or syrup) is a sweetener made from plants in the genus ''agave''. It is marketed as being somehow better, [[Naturalistic fallacy|more natural]], and less processed than white sugar and [[high-fructose corn syrup]], even though it also | + | '''Agave nectar''' (or syrup) is a sweetener made from plants in the genus ''agave''. It is marketed as being somehow better, [[Naturalistic fallacy|more natural]], and less processed than white sugar and [[high-fructose corn syrup]], even though it is also processed<ref name=webmd>[http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-agave The Truth About Agave], WebMD.</ref><ref>[http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/is-agave-nectar-safe/ Is Agave Nectar Safe?] Global Healing Center.</ref> (so much for "more natural") and contains fructose and glucose. It can contain anywhere from 55% to 90% fructose,<ref name=webmd/> while high-fructose corn syrup usually contains 45% to 55% fructose.<ref>[http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/sociss/release.cfm?ArticleID=1470 Not Enough Evidence to Indict High Fructose Corn Syrup in Obesity].</ref> |
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| + | It's still pretty good. Have some. Just don't think it's some kind of miraculous, "healthier" sugar. After all, it's just glucose and fructose. It also makes a good [[vegan]] honey substitute. | ||
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Agave nectar (or syrup) is a sweetener made from plants in the genus agave. It is marketed as being somehow better, more natural, and less processed than white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, even though it is also processed[1][2] (so much for "more natural") and contains fructose and glucose. It can contain anywhere from 55% to 90% fructose,[1] while high-fructose corn syrup usually contains 45% to 55% fructose.[3]
However...
It's still pretty good. Have some. Just don't think it's some kind of miraculous, "healthier" sugar. After all, it's just glucose and fructose. It also makes a good vegan honey substitute.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Truth About Agave, WebMD.
- ↑ Is Agave Nectar Safe? Global Healing Center.
- ↑ Not Enough Evidence to Indict High Fructose Corn Syrup in Obesity.