Agave is that succulent from Mexico used to make tequila and mezcal. But agave nectar is also an efficient sweetener. The nectar is about 90% fructose. Unlike the crystalline form of fructose, which is refined primarily from corn, agave syrup is fructose in its natural form. It has a low glycemic index, meaning your body can incorporate the sugar more easily into your body.
The nectar does not require any chemicals for processing.
The agave plant is cultivated in hilly soils of Mexico. The fleshy leaves cover the pineapple-shaped heart of the plant, which contains a sweet sticky juice. Ancient Mexicans considered the plant to be sacred — they believed the liquid from this plant purified the body and soul.
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Here in Tucson they sell it cheap at Costco – 32 oz for just $7! You forgot to mention that it is lower on the glycmic index and so it is easier on people with insulin resistance issues.