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Our Agave Syrup is a sweetener extracted through thermal hydrolysis of the fructans of Agave Tequilana Weber Blue variety. It is the ideal substitute to sweeten foods and beverages by intensifying flavors, in addition to obtaining benefits such as a low glycemic index, vegan sweetener, gluten-free and easy metabolization.

Due to its great solubility, Agave Syrup works as a substitute for other sweeteners and sweeteners in all kinds of recipes and formulas. It is ideal for use as an ingredient in beverages, cocktails, sauces, jams, bars, cereals, baked goods, dairy, ice cream, confectionery, dietary products, processed vegetables, cosmetics and beauty products.

Among the main benefits of Organic Agave Syrup, we find its great sweetening power of low glycemic index. The glucose does not go into the bloodstream and consequently does not provoke insulin production. It adapts to different eating habits since it contains no fat, is gluten-free and is suitable for vegans as it is of 100% vegetable origin.

By law, its correct name is Agave syrup, although it is also known as agave honey, agave nectar or agave syrup. The use of these terms varies depending on the commercial, cultural or regional approach.

Our syrup is made 100% with Agave Tequilana Weber Blue variety, this plant whose name means “noble or admirable” belongs to the Agavaceae family, now subfamilies Agavoideae, it has fleshy, rigid leaves with thorns and a blue-greenish color. Patiently, we wait until our Agaves ripen, then the jimador removes the leaves until reaching the heart of the Agave. Once jimado, it is ground to obtain the juice of the plant which goes through a process of thermal hydrolysis and then, through evaporation we obtain our Organic Syrup. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No, the processes are different from the production of Tequila, besides, the syrup does not go through a fermentation process.

Thanks to its high fructose content, Agave Syrup is a 100% natural sweetener and sweetens 30% more than table sugar.

Agave Syrup can be kept unrefrigerated. It is recommended to store it in a cool, dry place free from direct sunlight.

The shelf life of Agave Syrup is 24 months, as long as it is kept in proper conditions and handled correctly.

Organic Agave Syrup comes in a variety of colors to suit different uses and applications. This colorimetry is determined in the juice cooking process.

No, Organic Agave Syrup in any of its colorimetry has the same flavor and the same amount of fructose, which is what provides the flavor, therefore, the level of sweetness is the same; it is proven that the color influences the perception of flavor.

– CLASSIC: Obtained from Agave juice, which undergoes a thermal hydrolysis process and is then purified and concentrated until the syrup is obtained at 75 °Bx.

– RAW: Produced at temperatures between 50 °C – 60 °C to preserve as much of the Agave’s characteristics as possible.

– ULTRA: Elaborated through partial thermal hydrolysis, in order to maintain a balance between the flavor of the syrup and the functionality of the fiber.

– FLAVORED: Prepared from Organic Agave Syrup and flavored with natural ingredients.

Our Organic Agave Syrup has an average of 320 calories per 100 grams. nobazul.com

Both are organic and natural, their difference is that Agave Syrup is a sweetener and Agave Inulin (Fructans) is a fiber with a prebiotic effect, and does not sweeten.

We have different national and international certifications. In food safety we have the FSSC 22000 certification, internationally recognized for guaranteeing the safety of all our raw materials, processes, packaging, storage, distribution and transportation.

To guarantee the quality and organic quality of our Agaves and final product, we have the following certifications: Organic Sagarpa (Mexico), USDA Organic (United States), Canadian Organic (Canada), Organic Brazil (Brazil), Organic Europe (Europe), Naturland (Germany), BioSuisse Organic (Switzerland), MAFRA Korea Organic (Korea) and Japanese Agricultural Standard (Japan).

Our interest in being socially responsible has led us to obtain Vegan certification to guarantee that we do not use any animal ingredients. We also have Fair Trade TSA certification, which regulates fair trade and sustainable development, and SMETA certification, which guarantees our compliance with the Ethical Trading Initiative code and local laws.

The Kosher certification guarantees that our products are made according to Jewish standards and the Halal certification regulates that our process complies with the Halal Regulations for the practitioners of Islam by respecting the set of practices protected in the Koran.

NON-GMO verification guarantees that our products have not been modified or genetically manipulated, are organic and retain all their natural qualities and benefits. Our certification covers everything from planting to packaging and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). In addition, we are registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which guarantees the food safety of our facilities and processes.

We are also part of AMAGAVE, which represents the Agave syrup and fructan industry and promotes good manufacturing practices, social responsibility and compliance with NOM-002 and NOM-003 related to the health, quality and authenticity of fructans and Agave syrup.

No, the new regulation does not apply any octagon to our Classic, Raw and Ultra Agave Syrup, thanks to the fact that it is 100% Blue Agave, making it a single ingredient product, without additives or additional components.