Agave nectar (syrup) is a delicious natural sweetener
that can be used moderately - by dieters, some diabetics, and
health conscious cooks - to replace high-glycemic and refined
sugars.
One of the most health-promoting properties of agave
nectar is its favorable glycemic profile. Its sweetness comes
primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. Fructose
is the sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. The
carbohydrate in agave nectar has a low glycemic index, which
provides sweetness without the unpleasant "sugar rush" and
unhealthful blood sugar spike caused by many other sugars
