Agave nectar is a natural sugar extracted from the Blue Agave plant that grows in Mexico. It is a nutritive sweetener that contains carbohydrates and a few more calories than an equal amount of granulated sugar. Add it to hot or cold foods. In baking, agave nectar produces a moist and lightly browned product. Agave is useful to diabetics because it is contains more fructose and so has a
low glycemic index. It is known for its anti-microbial properties and is usefulness in traditionally medicine