The Prebiotics Found in Xagave

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics  We always emphasize the health benefits of the inulin content in Xagave and its prebiotic properties. There have been several questions concerning the differences between prebiotics and probiotics. You have probably seen advertisements promoting yogurt and dairy products that contain probiotics.  People often ask if this is related to the...

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Are Dark (or Amber) Agave Nectars less processed?

This posting is to clarify the myth that dark or amber agave is less processed than the light; and hence more natural and healthier. I have heard this statement hundreds of times from people around the country as I teach cooking classes that they use the dark agave because they perceive it as less processed, more natural and healthier. The simple fact is that amber and...

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The differences between Xagave and regular Blue Agave

Lot’s of questions coming in about Agave Nectar in general, and then why Xagave is different then what you usually find in health food stores (usually Blue Agave in it’s regular and light variations). First of you should know the terms “nectar” and “syrup” mean the same thing. You will also see the term “honey” used as well....

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