Question:
Is agave nectar ok to use?

I have been trying different sugar substitutes and really do not like the after taste from them. Has any one used Agave nectar and does it leave an after taste? Thanks and have a wonderful day.    — illygz1 (posted on April 20, 2010)

April 21, 2010
Hi, I have read several reports on Agave Nectar and it is not a healthy choice. It reacts in your body exactly like sugar, because really it is the sugar from the Agave plant. Agave nectar consists primarily of fructose and glucose. Agave nectar's glycemic index and glycemic load are comparable to fructose, which in turn has a much lower glycemic index and glycemic load than table sugar. However, the extremely high percentage of fructose can be deleterious and can trigger fructose malabsorption, metabolic syndrome, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, and accelerated uric acid formation. It is similar to honey. I have tried it and didn't really care for it, as it left a funny taste in my mouth. (They give out samples occassionally at Costco)
   — brindledanes

April 22, 2010
I've read the label on the bottle, and it does not fall in bariatric guidelines.
   — e56700