Xagave Agave Nectar
One of the newest ingredients Classic Provisions is offering is Agave Nectar from Xagave.
Xagave is a premium blend of Agave Nectar derived from organic Agave Salmiana (White Agave) and organic inulin from Agave Tequilana (Blue Agave); this combination results in the highest quality nectar with the best taste, best cooking qualities and the most health benefits of any nectar on the market.
Xagave nectar is the perfect sweetener for cooking, baking and beverages. Foods taste better while saving calories. Nectar can be exchanged for sugar or honey in any recipe. A natural and healthy substitute for sugar, brown sugar and honey makes Xagave perfect for everyday use in coffee, tea and cereal. Xagave contains no artificial additives or artificial sweeteners and is processed at very low temperatures that qualify it as a raw food, it’s also Organic & Kosher certified.
Agave plants average about 7 to 8 years to mature and the plants used are grown under strict guidelines that meet USDA organic certification requirements. The farms and processing facility are part of a co-op of 700 farmers, not in the open market. Xagave believes in fair trade and pays a fair price for the product.
Nectar is available in 18oz squeeze bottles (perfect for retail or bar service) or in one gallon jugs for foodservice use. http://www.xagave.com/
Xagave Frozen Yogurt
To make strained yogurt, pour 2 -32 oz. containers of plain yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined colander, set over a bowl to drain the yogurt, cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight. Discard liquid in bowl.
- 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice and zest from 2 oranges
- 1/3 cup Xagave
- 3 cups strained yogurt
- pinch of salt
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined and refrigerate for 1 hour or place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Best served immediately.
Makes about 1 quart