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The plant of Agave, often confused with Aloe despite the fact that they are two completely different species, is a very famous plant both for its beauty and for the products that can be obtained, such as the Tequila or the Agave Syrup.
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Agave is a genus of monocotyledonous angiosperm plants belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Agaves are native to southern North Americaand Central America, with a very high concentration in Mexico.
This genus includes succulent and perennial plants with rosette-like habit and short stems. Its leaves are fleshy and can be up to 25 cm wide with lengths up to 2.5 meters.
Agave plants are to this day used in many ways, such as:
Agave is a plant rich in properties and benefits, used as a medicinal plant since ancient times in the area ofAncient Mexico and of North America.
Its active ingredients are most concentrated in theleaves or flower, and it is used as a
purgative or as a laxative.
The plant contains a very important substance called Inulin, which is a cardohydrate with the abilities to lower cholesterol, supporting the immune system and to keep diabetes under control thanks to its low glycemic index.
In addition, the presence of mineral salts and trace elements make the plant a restorative, particularly of iron, calcium and magnesium.
The carbohydrates in agave are also capable of increase calcium absorption and are important probiotics capable of improving intestinal flora and consequently digestion.
A particular processing of certain species of the genus Agave (Agave Americana, Agave Tequilana or Blue and Agave Salmiana), which takes place mainly in Mexico, allows the extraction of Agave juice.
In fact, after having cut and pressed the leaves of the plant for the extraction of its sap
(which must be at least 7 years old) it is subjected to the action of heat or enzymes which act on the indigestible polymers of fructose (called agavine) which are hydrolyzed into simple sugars.
Next, this sap is filtered and concentrated, resulting in the famous Agave Syrup.
This Agave syrup is presented with a color clear tending to transparent, with a sweet taste
and a viscous consistency and is used as a soluble natural sweetener due to its lower glycemic index than that of sugar or honey.
Agave syrup is a carbohydrate-rich substance, and it consists specifically of:
Agave Syrup is definitely a viable substitute for Honey or Sugar, as it has a superior sweetening power and a lower glycemic index due to the higher concentration of fructose.
In addition, when compared to Honey, it is also suitable for those who choose a vegan diet being solely of plant origin.
If we compare the Glycemic Index (GI) of 30 of Agave Syrup with that of Sugar of 65, we notice how it affects our blood glucose levels much less. In addition, due to its superior sweetening power, 75 g of agave syrup sweeten as 100 gr of sugar.
Comparing the Nutritional Values of Agave Syrup and Sugar., we also note that:
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