Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you hear the word "agave," what comes to mind? If you're like most folks, it probably sparks images of large, spiky plants ...

Agave nectar is generating a lot of buzz in the health food sector, and it holds special appeal for those of us trying to steer clear of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). So it's no wonder sales are ...

With certain types of sugar and honey being off-limits to most vegans, it can be difficult to find an animal-free sweetener to swap in recipes and add to beverages. Enter: agave. This plant-based ...

Agave, made from cooking the sap of a succulent, tastes sweeter than sugar and may be a good sweetener for vegans. Agave is a genus that is part of the Asparagaceae family. The succulent is native to ...