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Blue agave syrup (also called agave nectar or blue agave sweetener) is made from the blue agave plant grown in Mexico. It is much sweeter than sugar and more healthy because it has a lower glycemic index than sugar. It is similar to honey – being very viscous although it is less viscous than honey plus it dissolves quickly in cold beverages. Depending on how it is processed, it can be light or dark amber in color.

Blue agave syrup is made from the same plant that is used to make tequila (the blue agave plant). In fact, when used as a sweetener in a non-alcoholic drink with lime juice, lemon juice and club soda, it seems to impart some of the unique flavor of a Margarita.

Stevia extract is a natural sweetener that is 300 times sweeter than sugar. A couple of our recipes in previous posts used to have Splenda in the ingredients list, but in light of some recent findings about possible health risks, we have replaced Splenda with Stevia because we feel it is a healthier choice.

According to SplendaInfo.com "Splenda is not a natural product and is not grown or cultivated as a natural product would be." Stevia, on the other hand, is a plant extract and although not without some controversy, is clearly a better, more health conscious choice.