Agave nectar
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Agave nectar (also called agave syrup) is a sweetener produced from several species of agave, including blue agave (Agave tequilana).[1][2] Agave syrup is sweeter than honey and tends to be less viscous. Most agave syrup comes from Mexico and South Africa.
References
- ↑ Hocman, Karen (August 2009). "Agave Nectar a.k.a. Agave Syrup". The Nibble.
- ↑ Gary M. Mohr, Jr. (3 Oct 1999). "Blue Agave and Its Importance in the Tequila Industry". Ethnobotanical Leaflets. Retrieved 2010-01-04.