Agave Nectar

Ingredients Chef's

Agave nectar is a sweetener from the cactus plant it is grown in Jalisco, Tequila, Guadalajara, and Cuquio, Mexico. It is available at health food stores.  As a sweetener, Agave nectar, also known as Agave syrup, is notable in that it has a low glycemic index and low glycemic load. Apparently lower than most if not all other natural sweeteners on the market. It is thinner in texture and sweeter than honey.

Culinary Use
Agave syrup may be substituted for sugar in recipes.

• Use 1/3 cup of agave syrup for every 1 cup of sugar in the original recipe.

• The quantity of liquids in the original recipe must be reduced due to the moisture included in the syrup.

• Some chefs also reduce the oven temperature by 25°F in recipes requiring baking.

Reference Source: Wikipedia

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