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Agave is a genus of the Asparagaceae family. It’s native to several areas of the Americas, including Mexico and the Caribbean. Agave nectar comes from the blue agave plant as well as Agave americana, which is also known as maguey or the century plant. This is the same plant that's used in making tequila.
Agave nectar is a sweetener that you can use as an alternative to sugar. It’s much sweeter, so you can use less of it for the same effect. It's more natural than other alternative sweeteners. It’s also vegan, so it's an attractive alternative to honey for some people.
All parts of the agave plant can be used, but agave nectar is what you see on the grocery store shelves.
One serving of light agave nectar (one tablespoon), contains:
Calories: 60
Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 0 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 16 grams
Dietary fiber: 0 grams
Sugar: 16 grams
Protein: 0 grams
Agave also has small amounts of important vitamins like:
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
Folate (vitamin B9
Vitamin K.
These B vitamins may support your immune system in different ways.
By webmd.com