Agave Nectar

Mexi-Cola Agave Nectar Sweetener

Mexicola uses raw, certified organic, Non-GMO agave nectar which is low-temperature processed and minimally filtered, thus retaining its natural properties. Made from certified organic agave Mexicola uses state-of-the-art bottleing technology to ensure a consistent quality assurance production of all our products.

What is Agave Nectar

Agave nectar is sometimes called agave syrup or agave sweetener. Agave nectar has a taste and appearance similar to honey, making it a popular substitute for sugar or honey. There are two kinds of agave nectar: dark agave nectar and light-amber in color. Though the two can be used interchangeably, dark agave nectar has a stronger taste.

Agave nectar comes form the Agave (pronounced ah-GAH-vay) plant which is best recognized as the plant from which tequila is made (when fermented). The nectar made from the plant is known in Mexico as aguamiel, or "honey water." Agave has been used for thousands of years as an ingredient in food and as a folk remedy for its medicinal properties. The Aztecs mixed it with salt and used it for skin infections and wounds. The Aztecs also prized the agave as a gift from the gods and used the liquid from its core (a pineaple like shape) to flavor foods and drinks. Now, due to increasing awareness of agave nectar’s many beneficial properties, it is becoming the preferred sweetener of health conscious consumers, doctors, and natural foods cooks alike.