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.
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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The pH of agave nectar is typically around 5.0 to 6.0, making it slightly acidic.
There are approximately 60 calories in one tablespoon of agave nectar.
Agave nectar is about as heavy as water. About 15 gm in one tablespoon.
There is a moth whose larvae eat agave. This larva is the "worm" found in some tequila bottles.
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