This dark raw Nectave squeezable bottle is ideal for kitchen use. The difference between raw and regular agave nectar is that the raw nectar has not been processed above a certain temperature, usually about 110 degrees F. Nectave is produced from the blue agave plant grown in Mexico. Typically, the plant grows to a height of 6 feet, at which time the nectar is ripe. The plant stores its sweetness in the pina, a hard core that resembles a pineapple after the plants leaf has been peeled away. Once the pina has been crushed and milled, the juices are heated and filtered, resulting in sweet nectar that is the perfect healthy replacement for conventional sugars and syrups. Nectave is ne of the world's finest premium organic blue agave nectar, is a rich naturally pre-biotic fiber called inulin. Inulin promotes healthier digestion and absorption of various minerals. Further, Nectave has a 25% sweeter taste than sugar which helps reduce calories and also has a low glycemic index that helps to reduce erratic blood sugar levels since it metabolizes slowly. Chefs rave about Nectave's versatility, distinctive flavor and health benefits. Use Nectave for baking, sweetening beverages, on fresh fruit or as a tabletop condiment. It is also great on cereals, waffles, yogurt or ice cream. It can be used for any dish or drink where a sweetener is called for.