Agave Nectar worse than High Fructose Corn Syrup!
April 1st, 2010
This is such bad news! Agave Nectar/Syrup has been marketed as a healthy alternative to sugar especially for diabetics because it has a low glycemic index and doesn't spike blood sugar. While it is true that it does have a low glycemic index, what it does have is the highest fructose content of any commercial sweetener! The fructose content ranges from 70 to 97 percent, depending on the brand ...