Agave syrup is a natural sweetener that is extracted from a plant called maguey, which has a consistency very similar to honey.
Like any sweetener, it has high caloric power, so its consumption should not be abused . Its characteristics make its consumption a health benefit as we will see below.
Characteristics of agave syrup
- Agave syrup is of plant origin so it is suitable for vegans who rule out honey as a sweetener.
- The glycemic index of agave syrup is low compared to that of glucose, which is 100, or even that of honey, which is 78. This sweetener has a glycemic index of 20.
- It is considered to have twice the sweetening power of refined sugar, that is, to get the touch of sweetness you like you require less of the sweetener. And this also means fewer calories in each consumption.
How to use agave syrup?
Agave syrup is already integrated into the market and you can find it in practically any supermarket. At Casa Perris we have it in liquid form in drip-proof containers.
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- Agave syrup comes in non-drip containers and is ideal for making ice cream, eating with yogurt, smoothies or eating with cereals. It is important that you verify that it does not contain artificial colors or flavors so as not to lose the benefits that a true natural sweetener provides.
- In baking recipes remember that its sweetness is twice that of refined sugar. If you decide to use liquid agave syrup
, keep in mind that 65 ml of the syrup is equivalent to 100 grams of white sugar . Additionally, being liquid it will add moisture to your recipe, so you should use less liquid or more flour than the original recipe indicates to achieve the same consistency.
- In drinks such as smoothies, coffee or tea, it is ideal to use agave syrup; you will see that with one teaspoon you get the same sweetness that you normally get with two teaspoons of honey.
