* Made with Agave Nectar from the Weber Azul * A Low Glycemic Organic Sweetener * Gluten-Free * USDA Organic * Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). * Vegan Wholesome Sweeteners" organic raw agave is a natural sweetener extracted from the heart of the agave plant. It is produced at a low temperature and has a full sweet flavor with subtle molasses tones. Agave is a low glycemic index (GI) sweetener, so it is slowly absorbed into the body preventing spikes in blood sugar. It is 25% sweeter than sugar, so you need less.