A natural sweetener extracted from the core of agave plants, primarily blue agave, that's sweeter than sugar with a mild, neutral flavor. It dissolves easily and has become popular as a vegan alternative to honey.
From Greek 'agauos' meaning noble or illustrious, referring to the plant's impressive stature. Agave has been harvested for food and beverage production in Mexico for over 9,000 years, with indigenous peoples using it for everything from sweetener to fiber to alcoholic beverages.
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