Agave nectar is controversial because of it's naturally high fructose content.
This is because unlike sugar that is broken down by your body to 50 percent fructose and 50 percent glucose the agave breaks down to around 90 percent fructose which is higher fructose content than even high fructose corn syrup.
The difference between 100% agave and 100% blue agave is blue agave is a specific type of agave while 100 percent agave can be any other type of agave.
For aficionados, the most important identifier on the label of a tequila bottle is "100% agave" or "100% agave azul" - cien por ciento de agave azul.
This means it is made only from the blue agave plant, with only agave sugars used for fermentation, and was approved by a government inspector to ensure purity.
Blue Agave is 100% agave.
For example Tequila that is made with blue agave is made with 100 percent blue agave and made from Blue Weber agave sugars.
Agave is full of sugar but the sugar that agave contains is a natural sugar and healthier sugar than other sugars that other syrups contain.
Agave syrup is the healthiest syrup and is better for diabetics than other non natural syrups are.
Agave syrup, also known as maguey syrup or agave nectar, is a sweetener commercially produced from several species of agave, including Agave tequilana and Agave salmiana.
Blue-agave syrup contains 56% fructose as a sugar providing sweetening properties.
However while Agave is healthy Agave is not a healthful replacement for table sugar.
While Agave is less harmful and more natural, people who are closely managing blood glucose should avoid agave.
The high fructose content can reduce insulin sensitivity and may worsen liver health.
Agave is also a higher-calorie sweetener than table sugar.
Honey is primarily made up of fructose, whereas agave has more significant amounts of glucose.
Honey offers a wide variety of health benefits not found in other natural sweeteners.
Although both honey and agave are similar to table sugar, honey is structurally more like table sugar than agave.
Agave is low on the glycemic index (GI).
If you have diabetes, a low-GI diet may help you control your blood sugar.
It can help your metabolism.
Vitamin B6, which is found in agave, plays a big role in how your body breaks down food, particularly proteins and carbohydrates.