Replacing sugar with agave provides healthful benefits

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 30, 2012

~~<p>Many folks avoiding processed sugar are turning to natural sweeteners such as honey and agave. Agave nectar comes with a couple of benefits. It can be part of a vegan diet since it is plant-based (some sugar is processed using animal products), and though it has properties similar to sugar, agave's glycemic index is low, making it more acceptable for diabetics.</p>
<p>Agave is light and subtle with no bitterness. Since agave is about 40 percent sweeter than sugar, less is used in cooking. For baking, agave browns more quickly than sugar, so it's often best to reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees.</p>
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Many folks avoiding processed sugar are turning to natural sweeteners such as honey and agave. Agave nectar comes with a couple of benefits. It can be part of a vegan diet since it is plant-based (some sugar is processed using animal products), and though it has properties similar to sugar, agave's glycemic index is low, making it more acceptable for diabetics.

Agave is light and subtle with no bitterness. Since agave is about 40 percent sweeter than sugar, less is used in cooking. For baking, agave browns more quickly than sugar, so it's often best to reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees. Login for more...