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Agavendicksaft

agave syrup, agave nectar

noun ah-GAH-ven-dik-zaft Rare

Usage Note

Agavendicksaft is the thick, amber-coloured sweetener extracted from the agave plant. Often marketed as a lower-glycaemic alternative to sugar. Its intense sweetness means less is needed. Popular in health food stores (Bioläden) in Germany.

Examples

"Sie süßt ihren Tee lieber mit Agavendicksaft als mit Haushaltszucker."

Natural Translation

She prefers to sweeten her tea with agave syrup rather than table sugar.

Literal Translation

She sweetens her tea rather with agave-thick-juice than with household-sugar.

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