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QUESTION?
1. What is agave syrup?
ANSWER
Agave syrup is a pure, natural sweetener that comes from the heart or pina of the Agave Tequilana, a succulent plant grown in Mexico. This is the same plant used to make tequila. Agave syrup has been used for thousands of years in Mexico as an ingredient in food and drinks.
QUESTION?
2. How is agave syrup made?
ANSWER
The process starts with the harvesting the pina or heart of 6-year-old agave plants. The leaves and roots are left in the fields to enrich the soil for the next planting.
The juice is expressed from the pina using a simple mechanical process. The resulting juice is heated to 114.8º Fahrenheit (46º Celsius) to break down the carbohydrates into fructose. The excess water is then removed using vacuum evaporation. The final step is bottling this 100% pure product and delivering it to you.
QUESTION?
3. How are standards maintained during production?
ANSWER
The blue agave used by PURA™ is farmed organically and processed in a state-of-the-art production facility. It is produced according to the industrial standards of the Mexican Government, which legislates the chemical characteristics a product must have to be called blue agave syrup. To protect our product’s quality, samples are taken and records maintained for each batch of our blue agave syrup.
QUESTION?
4. How does PURA™ ensure the quality of its syrup?
ANSWER
Quality control at every step of the process is important to us and ensures you can have confidence in our products.
Our agave fields are systematically tested to ensure optimal conditions for the plants and the soil. We also work with our farmers to guarantee top quality agave crops.
Our production facilities have state-of-the-art technology and equipment, with stainless steel walls and ceilings. With the environment in mind, we have instituted a sustainable process to recycle the water used in the mechanical extraction process.
To maintain our high standards we have third party audits that review factory production processes, manufacturing practices, and food safety systems (HACCP included). PURA™ also has BCS Organic, KMD Kosher Certification, Canadian/USDA Organic and IBD Certification.
QUESTION?
5. Is PURA™ Raw Organic Blue Agave Syrup fair trade?
ANSWER
Yes, we are committed to fair trade and pay 30% more than the commercial price for the agave harvested, which means the farmers involved can enjoy the fruits of their labor and improve their living conditions.
QUESTION?
6. Does agave syrup cause insulin resistance?
ANSWER
There are nutritionists who recommend agave syrup for preventing insulin resistance based on its low glycemic index as well as inulin (soluble fibre) and prebiotic content.
Dr. Rafael Valle Rivera, in his article “Tratamiento de la Diabetes por medio de la alimentacion” explains that the inulin contained in agave syrup decelerates the digestive process in a way that avoids the rush of glucose into the bloodstream and helps avoid excessive levels of insulin, thus improving organ sensitivity to this hormone (insulin).
