Agave syrup, a natural sweetener made from the agave plant, is taking the world by storm with its versatility in the kitchen ...

The center of the agave plant—which grows in Central and North America —contains a sweet sap, which is processed into agave syrup. Since agave syrup is plant-based, it is vegan (unlike honey).

Agave syrup might be vegan and have a low glycemic index, but it’s definitely not the sweet deal it seems to be. Here's why you should reconsider buying that jumbo bottle asap.

Every time summer arrives, whipping up homemade, no-churn tropical sorbet becomes my go-to way to enjoy flavors that echo sun, surf, and carefree beach breezes. With vibrant tropical fruits and simple ...

That's right, agave nectar -- the current darling of the alternative sweetener world -- is made from the same plant that is used to produce tequila. And it goes down so much easier (squeeze of ...

Agave nectar contains 84% fructose, which is about 30% more than table sugar and high fructose corn syrup. However, agave nectar is completely vegan, while honey is mostly considered not to be.

Prepare fruit garnish: Skewer orange slice, lemon wedge and maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick. Set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice and add vodka, guava nectar, lemon juice, simple or ...

Since agave syrup is sweeter than sugar, less of it is needed and one-third fewer calories are consumed. Agave syrup is sold in the honey section of natural food and Whole Foods stores.

Agave nectar contains 84% fructose, which is about 30% more than table sugar and high fructose corn syrup. However, agave nectar is completely vegan, while honey is mostly considered not to be.

Agave syrup might be vegan and have a low glycemic index, but it’s definitely not the sweet deal it seems to be. Here's why you should reconsider buying that jumbo bottle asap.