Agave question

aliencheesecake

Been reading a lot lately how liquid agave in the most stores is basically gloried fructose, basically processed past the point of any health benefits.

Now, I use a fairly small, as I don't like my green tea very sweet anyway, but I was disturbed to read we consumers have been deceived again about yet another thing we thought was a "better" nutrition choice. Obviously, moderation is best with ANYTHING, but my question to you guys is two-part.

One), how do you feel, think about agave vs sugar and

Two) if the agave is "organic" does that mean it doesn't go through the same processing (I know it means no chemicals) and thus is better than the other agave syrups?

neanderthin

Marketing at it best................it's basically fructose. The marketing is mostly in the Glycemic Index.

aliencheesecake

Boy, and I fell right into it.

TheSlorax

I think you really need to read up on the true definition of "organic." organic =/= non processed. I think agave tastes disgusting personally. I would rather use sugar. however if you like the taste of it, keep eating it, just don't delude yourself into thinking it's a somehow "better" or healthier choice than any other sweetener.

dbmata

I will say that you can't make a good margarita without agave syrup.

neanderthin

I will say that you can't make a good margarita without agave syrup.

Interesting. A friend uses agave and it really tastes like crap in say coffee, but I'll have to give it a shot in a margarita....it makes sense considering the link.

aliencheesecake

I will say that you can't make a good margarita without agave syrup.

Interesting. A friend uses agave and it really tastes like crap in say coffee, but I'll have to give it a shot in a margarita....it makes sense considering the link.

I like it... to me it tastes like a cross between honey and sugar. Also, for some reason, even thinking about too much sugar makes me ill. You know the whole "spoonful of sugar" song? Ughhhhh....

aliencheesecake

I think you really need to read up on the true definition of "organic." organic =/= non processed. I think agave tastes disgusting personally. I would rather use sugar. however if you like the taste of it, keep eating it, just don't delude yourself into thinking it's a somehow "better" or healthier choice than any other sweetener.

I dunno if you are meaning to come across as condescendingly as you are, but I did not "delude" myself, I simply foolishly believed the hype. I wish I had the time to research every little thing I put in my mouth, but I don't, so when claims are made, I just wish there was more "truth in advertising" than there is. Sadly, there are a lot of loopholes in product claims. Actual agave nectar is not made from the roots, as most of this liquid stuff apparently is. But I guess the advertisers figure as long as it comes from the plant, they can call it that. Also, I did not say "organic" was unprocessed. I asked if organic had anything to do with processing, which, if you think about it, pesticide use is a form of "processing" a plant for consumption.

TheSlorax

I think you really need to read up on the true definition of "organic." organic =/= non processed. I think agave tastes disgusting personally. I would rather use sugar. however if you like the taste of it, keep eating it, just don't delude yourself into thinking it's a somehow "better" or healthier choice than any other sweetener.

I dunno if you are meaning to come across as condescendingly as you are, but I did not "delude" myself, I simply foolishly believed the hype. I wish I had the time to research every little thing I put in my mouth, but I don't, so when claims are made, I just wish there was more "truth in advertising" than there is. Sadly, there are a lot of loopholes in product claims. Actual agave nectar is not made from the roots, as most of this liquid stuff apparently is. But I guess the advertisers figure as long as it comes from the plant, they can call it that. Also, I did not say "organic" was unprocessed. I asked if organic had anything to do with processing, which, if you think about it, pesticide use is a form of "processing" a plant for consumption.

that wasn't my intention at all, I actually was suggesting to look into these hot button terms a little further because they can be extremely misleading. the hype around "organic" food is that it is somehow healthier for you in terms of calories, fat, whatever has been deemed "bad." your OP made it seem like you were asking if organic agave was somehow less processed which makes me believe that you equate "organic" with "unprocessed." all of these terms are subjective so it's important to know exactly what you're referring to when you use them. for what it's worth and from what I understand, organic food also uses pesticides but can only use certain types to be classified as organic.

also, sorry, delude was the wrong term and it did come off a little mean. I just meant, if you like agave, eat it, but you're essentially eating something that is remarkably similar to HFCS so keep that in mind. I don't know what your goals are so I don't know if agave fits into them.