Most cane sugar is processed using bone char (the ground up bones of cows) to bleach the sugar granules. Therefore, agave nectar would be the alternative to sugar in a vegan diet. However, beet sugar, (Pioneer and Big Chief sugar are made using sugar beets) does not require bone char for processing. Therefore, this sugar is acceptable in a vegan diet.
Yes, agave nectar is a plant product. Many vegans use it in place of honey.
no. dogs should not have sweet things. substute agave for honey.
One teaspoon of agave nectar has 3.6g of carbs.
Tequila and Agave Nectar
The Agave Nectar Gallon has to weight 5KG. or 11 pounds.
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Agave nectar is about as heavy as water. About 15 gm in one tablespoon.
Agave nectar is approximately 1.4 times sweeter than sugar, so an appropriate substitution is 3/4 cup nectar per 1 cup sugar. You do have to account for the extra liquid in the agave nectar, so be carefull when adding additional liquids to your recipe.
9g of Agave Nectar provides 25.7 kcal
this is from Madhava Agave Nectar's website. A brand of Agave that I just purchased from Whole FoodsDoes agave require refrigeration once opened?No, Agave is best kept at room temperature, and is good for at least 12 months once opened.http://www.madhavasagave.com/FAQ.aspx
Agave nectar is hydrolyzed juice from the agave plant. It is used as an alternative sweetener. The term organic means the Agave's were grown without the use of conventional pesticides and artificial fertilizers, free from human or industrial wastes and not processed with radiation or food additives
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