Our Organic Wild Agave Syrup is a delicious, low glycemic index (GI) sweetener that tastes somewhere in between honey and maple syrup. The agave is grown by an organic indigenous grower association, consisting of descendants of the Aztecs in the region of Ixmiquilpan in Mexico. The wild agave plant is central to their culture and they have planted it for thousands of years. The photos show the traditional method of extracting the juice from the heart of the wild agave plant using a hollow gourd. By buying this wild agave syrup you are providing a sustainable source of income to these indigenous farmers helping them to stay on their land - many indigenous mexican farmers are not able to survive on their native land and are forced to immigrate to the U.S.A. and look for work.

 

Similar to how a bee creates honey, it is through enzymatic action that the complex sugars in fresh agave juice are converted into simple sugars, producing agave nectar. This minimal processing and minimal heat provides vitamins, minerals and enzymes in agave nectar that are not found in other processed sweeteners.

 

The dark agave syrup is not filtered and has the maximum amount of minerals and other phytonutrients. It has a rich vanilla-like aroma with a deep wild flavour. The light agave syrup is filtered and has a more neutral sweet flavour making it the perfect replacement for sugar in any recipe.

 

The main form of carbohydrate in agave syrup is a complex form of fructose called inulin or fructosan. This is absorbed slowly into the bloodstream giving it a low glycemic index and is therefore diabetic friendly. It is also the perfect sweetener for children as it does not significantly raise blood sugar levels, preventing the highs and lows associated with sugar intake and instead provides a sustained, steady source of energy.