Comments on: Are Dark (or Amber) Agave Nectars less processed? http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:51:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Irv http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-27 Irv Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:51:13 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-27 Lots of good info in this thread, but it would really help if the author added whether reducing agave syrup to the amber state increases the latter's glucose-fructose concentration compared to light variety, and by how much. Lots of good info in this thread, but it would really help if the author added whether reducing agave syrup to the amber state increases the latter’s glucose-fructose concentration compared to light variety, and by how much.

]]> By: admin http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-26 admin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:10:27 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-26 There is often confusion regarding different sweeteners and what they are composed of. Here is some information to clear up any questions people might have regarding agave and its qualities. Agave does not contain any sucrose, it is composed mainly of Fructose. Fructose is sweeter than sucrose so you use substantially less. Fructose also has a very low glycemic index so it actually helps in the prevention of diabetes. Due to the fact that agave nectars have a low glycemic index they do not spike your blood sugar so your body does recognize the sweetner and you stay satisfied for a longer amount of time. There is often confusion regarding different sweeteners and what they are composed of. Here is some information to clear up any questions people might have regarding agave and its qualities. Agave does not contain any sucrose, it is composed mainly of Fructose. Fructose is sweeter than sucrose so you use substantially less. Fructose also has a very low glycemic index so it actually helps in the prevention of diabetes. Due to the fact that agave nectars have a low glycemic index they do not spike your blood sugar so your body does recognize the sweetner and you stay satisfied for a longer amount of time.

]]> By: Cari Alter http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-25 Cari Alter Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:41:27 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-25 Recently it has become fashionable to trash agave, saying it is 90% sucrose and therefore: "they don’t signal your brain that you’ve had a sweet and so your body still craves a treat. Obesity often results. High fructose consumption is also implicated in heart disease, diabetes, interference with copper metabolism and liver cirrhosis." http://rwood.com/Articles/Sugar_and_Quality_Sweeteners.htm I personally have a positive experience using agave, and do totally feel sweet-satisfied, but don't know what to tell people when they bring this up. What would your response be? Thanks, Cari Recently it has become fashionable to trash agave, saying it is 90% sucrose and therefore:
“they don’t signal your brain that you’ve had a sweet and so your body still craves a treat.

Obesity often results. High fructose consumption is also implicated in heart disease, diabetes, interference with copper metabolism and liver cirrhosis.”
http://rwood.com/Articles/Sugar_and_Quality_Sweeteners.htm

I personally have a positive experience using agave, and do totally feel sweet-satisfied, but don’t know what to tell people when they bring this up. What would your response be?
Thanks, Cari

]]> By: How Agave is Processed : Xagave http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-24 How Agave is Processed : Xagave Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:32:45 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-24 [...] out in cooking and baking.  (For more info on the differences on color with agave nectar visit http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/).  Blue Agave is a bit like honey in that when cooked with it certainly imparts a distinct flavor [...] [...] out in cooking and baking.  (For more info on the differences on color with agave nectar visit http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/).  Blue Agave is a bit like honey in that when cooked with it certainly imparts a distinct flavor [...]

]]> By: Kelli Garner http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-23 Kelli Garner Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:33 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-23 Thats very good to know... thanks Thats very good to know… thanks

]]> By: admin http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-22 admin Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:35:13 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-22 We're happy to have you quote our article, please remeber to give reference! We’re happy to have you quote our article, please remeber to give reference!

]]> By: Lori J. Bayne http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-21 Lori J. Bayne Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:16:05 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-21 EXCELLENT article! Short, straight to the point, concise. I LOVE it. May I quote your article in an e-book I'm writing about raw agave and raw cacao, please? This is the best short article I've read on the subject. EXCELLENT article! Short, straight to the point, concise. I LOVE it. May I quote your article in an e-book I’m writing about raw agave and raw cacao, please? This is the best short article I’ve read on the subject.

]]> By: Clothing http://blog.xagave.com/are-dark-or-amber-agave-nectars-less-processed/#comment-20 Clothing Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:03:27 +0000 http://blog.xagave.com/?p=72#comment-20 Wow! Its imposible... I'm realy shocked :/ Wow! Its imposible… I’m realy shocked :/

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