Agave syrup's benefits are in debate
Friday, March 27, 2009 - 18:42
in Health & Medicine
The sweetener's profile is rising, but the agave plant contains a range of fructose levels, calling into question any healthful gains over other alternatives. A sweetener made from the juice of a Mexican cactus is an increasingly common ingredient in bottled teas, energy drinks, nutrition bars and desserts from health food stores.