Agave Nectar (24 oz) On Sale! $9.95 
1 Gallon: $59.95 
5 Gallon: $179.95 
Cook'n with Agave-(300+ Agave Nectar recipes): $19.95 
Squeezable Packets (60 count): $34.95 
Squeezable Packets (120 count): $59.95 

Description:

Volcanic Nectar's Agave (uh-gah-vay) comes from the Blue Agave cactus growing in the fertile volcanic soil of Mexico. Now you can discover the power of this exotic plant! Not only is it the best all natural sweetener in the world, but it is even safe for Diabetics according to research by the Glycemic Research Institute in Washington DC. The plants are in the same family as the Blue Agave, from which tequila is made.   It's similar to honey, but is much healthier for you. For example, honey is 83 on the Glycemic Index scale while Volcanic Nectar is only 27 which means it absorbs more slowly into the blood stream. It's 4 times sweeter than table sugar so you can use a lot less too!   We offer Volcanic Nectar in many shapes and sizes. Our packages make great looking gifts for the casual cook while others come in economy sized squeezable bottles, gallons, or 55 gallon drums. We manufacture the Blue Agave in Guadalajara Mexico, import and store it in Texas and Utah.   What makes Volcanic Nectar the best Agave on the market? It's the only Blue Agave sold in the United States that doesn't contain any unnatural fillers. Several years ago Blue Weber Agave saw a shortage and there just wasn't enough plants to meet the demand. It takes 6 years to grow an Agave cactus to maturity and some of the manufacturers began adding fillers like corn syrup to make their supply last longer. If you look at the chemical analysis of other brands you will see sugars other than fructose and glucose. In Mexico, “pure” agave means pure agave is used in the blend, but is not the only ingredient. Volcanic Nectar doesn’t contain any fillers at all.    Agave Plant   The Agave (uh-gah-vay) plant has long been cultivated in hilly, semi-arid soils of Mexico. Its fleshy leaves cover the pineapple-shaped heart of the plant, which contains a sweet sticky juice. Ancient Mexicans considered the plant to be sacred. They believed the liquid from this plant purified the body and soul.   The first habitants of America discovered the many properties of the agave plant, thousands of years ago, which has been used in a great variety of uses, included food, beverages and clothing. It’s a fact that recently the Agave Plant has been recognized for its exceptional sweetener properties. Today its properties have been exploited and developed for the masses. Thanks to our products, which conserve the main characteristics of the Agave Plant, you can get the pure form.    When the Spaniards arrived, they took the juices from the Agave and fermented them, leading to the drink we now call tequila. But there is a more interesting use for this historic plant.   Agave Nectar as a Sweetener   Only recently has it come in use as a sweetener. It has a low glycemic level and is a delicious and safe alternative to table sugar. Unlike the crystalline form of fructose, which is refined primarily from corn, Agave Nectar is sweet in its natural form.   This nectar does not contain processing chemicals. Even better, because it is sweeter than table sugar, less is needed in your recipes and meals. It can be most useful for people who are diabetic, have insulin resistance (Type II, non-insulin dependant) or are simply watching their carbohydrate intake.   Low Calorie Sweetener   Agave Nectar is the recommended natural caloric sweetener in low calorie diets for reduction and weight control, mainly when it is added to non-acid foods and beverages. It might be used in less than quantity than sucrose or synthetic sweeteners, obtaining the same sweetness level with fewer calories.    In recipes, use about 75% less of this nectar that you would use of table sugar. 1/4 cup of Agave Nectar should equal 1 cup of table sugar. Due to its slow absorption by the human body, Agave Nectar works as intelligent caloric food, since it is absorbed according to the body needs.   Functional Properties   Agave Nectar is the natural caloric sweetener with the lowest glicemic index. Under medical control it can be used by diabetic people (Type II, non-insulin dependant). With only 45 calories and 11g of carbohydrates per tablespoon, it's a healthy way to sweeten.   Due to its perfect sugars relation along with oligo-organics (characteristic of the Agave plant), Agave Nectar mixed with citric juices might be considered as a natural laxative, relieving constipation problems.   The Agave Nectar oligo-organic contents help the well functioning of gall bladder, helping to saponification of fats. Its oligo-organic contents also work against the blocking of arteries and veins due to high cholesterol levels.   Agave Nectar enhances flavors, keeping the perfect flavor for a longer period of time. In recipes, use about 75% less of this nectar than you would use of table sugar. 1/4 cup of agave nectar should equal 1 cup of table sugar. For most recipes this rule works well. Agave Nectar has met the "food exchange requirements" by the American Diabetic Association and American Dietetic Association for product labeling! The benefits that can be derived from using Agave Nectar as your sweetener are numerous: * Agave Nectar is low glycemic. It will not over stimulate the production of insulin. * Agave Nectar does not contain processing chemicals. * Agave Nectar is safe and recommended for children. * Agave Nectar can be used for baking, cooking and anywhere else where you would normally use sugar or a chemical, artificial sweetener. * Agave Nectar is low calorie History:   Early inhabitants of the Americas discovered the many properties of the Blue Agave plant thousands of years ago. The plant was harvested for a variety of uses, including food, drink and clothing. It was not until recently, however, that the nectar from the plant was recognized for its exceptionally sweet properties. Today, the heart of the finest Blue Agave plants is harvested processed and made available as Agave Nectar by Molino Real. Features: Agave Nectar is a delicious golden syrup composed fructose sugars and glucose sugars respectively. Because fructose is 75 percent sweeter to the human brain than granulated sugar, less is needed to achieve the same level of sweetness. The less used, the fewer the calories consumed. Fructose is also a great deal easier to digest and use by your body than standard refined sucrose products or even the so-called "natural sugars" found in health food stores. Unlike fructose sweeteners that are produced chemically, Agave Nectar contains no sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric acid or other harmful toxins. High in natural fructose and nutrients, the Agave Nectar can be used to sweeten any food or beverage with fewer calories and greater flavor Agave Nectar is used successfully to: * Flavor cereals * Fortify bread products * Sweeten nutrition bars * Enhance fruit concentrations * Sweeten desserts * Sweeten candy * Sweeten coffee or tea * Pour on pancakes and waffles Agave Nectar is an exceptional very low glycemic index sweetener, certified organic and contains no chemicals.  And yes, it is safe for kids!   Agave Nectar Uses: The Agave Nectar with high content of natural fructose and nutrients can be used in the elaboration of: Pancakes Energy Bars Caramels and Candies Sweet Beverages Deserts Cereals Milk Shakes Bread Cookies Natural Syrups for hotcakes and waffles Jellies, marmalades, etc. It’s an excellent choice to pour over Fruits Yogurts Pancakes Waffles Cereals   Agave Recipes