Friday, April 22, 2011

Baking with Agave Syrup

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener that is commercially produced in Mexico. It comes from the agave plant, which interestingly is the same plant that is used to make Tequila. The sap is harvested and heated at temperatures below 118 degrees Fahrenheit. This process breaks down the long chain sugars into fructose, but keeps the enzymes alive.

Therefore agave nectar is considered to be a raw and natural sweetener, which is safe to use as a sugar substitute. It can be used in lieu of sugar in tea, coffee, cereals and desserts as well as in baking. Read More...

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