The Difference Between Honey And Raw Agave NectarSo you are trying to switch to a more natural sweetener, but you are wondering whether raw agave nectar is the way to go, or if honey is better suited for you (Especially since you've known about honey your whole life, but this agave nectar stuff is pretty new to you). Well not to fear, just look below for a complete comparison! Vegan? Don't Touch That Honey... For those of you who are trying to stay away from products associated with animals, Honey is obviously something you need to stay away from (The Bee's...duuhhhh). But Agave Nectar comes from the Agave plant, so it is not associated with animals in any way (Except for maybe humans, but I think I'm just missing the vegan point by saying that...) So Vegan's can have agave nectar, and cannot have honey. The Taste Difference Honey has a more distinct taste, and if you are using it in baking it could interfere with the taste you are going for. Agave Nectar on the other hand, is a much more neutral sweetener and is much more ideal for baking. The Glycemic IndexHoney's Glycemic index falls in the range of 65-85 depending on the refinement process. Agave Nectar? 27-38. This is because of the complex type of fructose that makes agave sweet. This means good things for all you diabetics (Only a glycemic index of less than 55 is safe for Diabetics) Got Kids? More Specifically, Infants? Parents should never give a child under 1 year old, honey. Have you ever heard of Botulism? Well the bacteria that contains it is often found in honey. Yeah, honey is safe for most people. But for those growing infants, it's not so good and can make them extremely sick. Raw Agave Nectar of course, contains not a trace of the stuff! I Love Hard Sweeteners...NOT!Ever try to use some honey you have in the cupboard, only to find it's solidified and difficult to use?Agave Nectar always remains in liquid form, and is always easy to pour on any food or recipe. Do I even need to bother telling you why Agave Nectar is a superior product? I think I've given you enough information to figure it out on your own. So hopefully that clears up any doubts you had about either of these products. If You Haven't Done So Already:
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