Agave Nectar

[gflooser]

I'm trying to limit my sugar intake. I've hear this is better than sugar and honey, as far as blood sugar goes. Does anyone use it without being glutened???

[ravenwoodglass]

I have used it with no issues. Some also like Stevia but because of my ragweed allergy that is out for me.

[FooGirlsMom]

I use agave nectar quite frequently. I use the Xagave brand & it seems to be fine.

[MelindaLee]

I've used it too, with no issues. I have Wholesome Sweeteners brand and it states gluten-free on the lable.

[T.H.]

If you are using it for blood sugar reasons, you might want to reconsider. Blue agave is, from what I read, pretty much a bad idea.

(article on that here: Open Original Shared Link )

In the above article, it mentions that agave syrup actually contain more fructose than high fructose corn syrup. Almost twice as much, actually. :-(

I have read that Madhava agave syrup uses a different process and so doesn't destroy the inulin in the syrup, but considering that information was by madhava and not an independent source, I don't know how much you want to take them at their word.

Sigh - we need more diabetic friendly sweets, eh?

[gflooser]

If you are using it for blood sugar reasons, you might want to reconsider. Blue agave is, from what I read, pretty much a bad idea.

(article on that here: Open Original Shared Link )

In the above article, it mentions that agave syrup actually contain more fructose than high fructose corn syrup. Almost twice as much, actually. :-(

I have read that Madhava agave syrup uses a different process and so doesn't destroy the inulin in the syrup, but considering that information was by madhava and not an independent source, I don't know how much you want to take them at their word.

Sigh - we need more diabetic friendly sweets, eh?

well shoot, that sucks doesn't it??? i'm pregnant and am trying to limit my sugar intake. i don't have gestational diabetes, i just want to get less sugar in me. i wonder if honey does the same as regular sugar??? i have been using that for my tea and yogurt....

[BethM55]

I have used it with no issues. Some also like Stevia but because of my ragweed allergy that is out for me.

I didn't know stevia is related to ragweed. huh. I use Stevia in the Raw. It has no after taste, and no gluten that I'm aware of. Thank you for the information!

[ravenwoodglass]

I didn't know stevia is related to ragweed. huh. I use Stevia in the Raw. It has no after taste, and no gluten that I'm aware of. Thank you for the information!

I didn't either until my throat started swelling and I broke out in hives. Too bad cause it is a great product for those that are not allergic.