IMAG Organics Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup
IMAG Organics Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is a delicious sweetener manufactured 100% from the Agave tequilana Weber Blue variety (the only raw material). The Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is obtained by the hydrolyzing the inulin stored in the heart of the Agave, producing a highly rich fructose (≥ 84%) syrup with greater sweetness (approx. 1.5 times sweeter than table sugar), low glycemic index* (17.1) and antioxidant capacity. • (Tested by INQUIS GI).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Functions
Humectant, Nutritive Sweetener, Sugar Substitute, Sweetener
- Ingredient Name
- Blue Agave Nectar
- Odor
- Characteristic to Agave
- Taste
- Pleasantly sweet
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Translucent viscous liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 36 Months
- Soluble In
- Water Soluble
- Water
- Application
Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup naturally accentuates and enhance food flavors providing texture, consistency, wettability and sweetness without modifying its sensory properties.; Due to its attributes, Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is ideally used as a natural sweetener in a wide variety of beverages (coffee, tea, fruit water and juices) and, in food product industries such as dairy (milk, smoothies, yogurt, milkshakes, ice cream and milk candy), bakery and desserts (bread, cakes, cookies, cereal bars, cereal boxes and hotcakes), seasonings (salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sauces, marinades) and natural foods and fruits to name some.; Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup is as a replacement for table sugar, honey, corn and/or maple syrup.; Along the production process Organic Raw 100% Blue Agave Syrup temperature elaboration is maintained below 113°F, keeping with it the integrity of its natural components.
- Ingredient
- Blue Agave Nectar
- Key Benefits
Organic, Vegan & Fairtrade certified; Plant-based sweetener; Brings taste, mouthfeel, texture and sweetness to the final application with no aftertaste; Made from a sustainable natural source; 1.3 times sweeter than sugar and with a low glycemic index of 17.1; Alternative to honey, sugar and maple syrup; Allergen & Gluten free and Non-GMO; Excellent binding agent & highly soluble for ease of use; 3-year shelf life from production
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Humectancy
- Packaging Type
- Bottles
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- Allergen-free
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Non-GMO
- Non-Toxic
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 4 - 6 | — | Potentiometry |
| Ash Content | max. 0.5 | % | Gravimetry |
| Glycemic Index | 13.9 - 20.3 | — | Glycemic response |
| Hydroxymethylfurfural | max. 40 | HMF-mg/Kg | Gravimetry |
| Moisture Content | 24 - 26 | % | Thermobalance |
| Total Soluble Solids | 74 - 76 | °Brix | Refractometry |
Table 2 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia Coli | Absent | — | FDA-BAM-Chap. 4 |
| Salmonella Sp | Absent in 25g | — | AOAC-989.13 |
| Total Bacterial Count | max. 100 | CFU/g | FDA-BAM-Chap. 3 |
| Total Coliforms | Absent | — | FDA-BAM-Chap. 4 |
| Yeast & Molds Count | max. 10 | CFU/g | FDA-BAM-Chap. 18 |
Table 3 of 4
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | Cal/100g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g/100g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | g/100g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g/100g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg/100g |
| Sodium | 10 | mg/100g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81 | g/100g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 | g/100g |
| Total Sugars | 80 | g/100g |
| Protein | 0 | g/100g |
| Vitamin D | 0 | mcg/100g |
| Calcium | 0 | mg/100g |
Table 4 of 4
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fructose Content | min. 84 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
| Glucose Content | max. 13 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
| Inulin/Fructooligosaccharides | max. 3 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
| Mannitol | max. 0.5 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
| Other Sugars | max. 0.13 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
| Sucrose | max. 1.3 | % | HPAEC-PAD |
