Could you respond to the rumors that some agave suppliers are adulterating their agave syrup with corn syrup, and that agave, because of its high fructose content, is an unhealthy sweetener?
While it is possible that some resellers of agave syrup may be acting unethically and adulterating their products, we buy our agave syrup from a highly reputable supplier of certified organic ingredients who sources it directly from the manufacturer in Mexico. The agave syrup is made from the blue agave, and is derived from the pia, or body, of the plant. We feel great confidence in the sources we are using and the integrity of the processing, and are planning a visit to the agave facility this year to see it first hand. As with almost everything in the realm of nutrition, there is controversy about the healthfulness of agave syrup. Following are links to a number of articles that give a detailed response to the negative health claims that have been circulating about agave: Response to “Just say no to AGAVE!” www.realrawfood.com Agave Syrup-What it is and what it is not (Fructose, Agave Syrup and Health) By Jim Mitchell Coconut Bliss: A Research-Based Review of the Health and Nutrition
