Storing Agave Nectar

Posted by Tweety on May 18, 2009 · Member since Jan 2003 · 3135 posts

It's labeled "raw" but doesn't say to refridgerate after opening. I'm inclined to refrigerate, but wondering if that will thicken it too much or if it's necessary.

I'm new to agave and found it quite good. Better than honey.

Thanks.

Posted by lubimiller on May 18, 2009 · Member since Mar 2008 · 3602 posts

I never refridgerate mine and it seems fine. I guess it depends on how fast you use it. I put a little in my oatmeal every day

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Posted by Kiefer on May 18, 2009 · Member since May 2009 · 2 posts

I use Agave nectar every morning in my coffee.. and I've never once put it in the fridge. It sits next to the coffee machine in the kitchen, even after I opened it.

I've never had any issues with it going bad or anything.

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Posted by willwolf on May 18, 2009 · Member since Apr 2003 · 596 posts

I do store my agave, along with my maple syrup, in the refrigerator--no problems with it thickening too much.

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Posted by propinecone on May 18, 2009 · Member since May 2007 · 2842 posts

i always just keep mine in the pantry.. in a few days the worlds 3rd largest whole foods is opening up near me and i'll be able to buy agave nectar in bulk! i can't wait to see their bulk section!!

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Posted by _Dalida_ on May 18, 2009 · Member since Jan 2009 · 966 posts

I keep it on the counter. I wouldn't store it in the pantry because I'd worry about ants or something. I'm weird like that ::)

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Posted by iowachick95 on May 19, 2009 · Member since Aug 2008 · 79 posts

I just bought my first container of agave nectar...its in this little squeeze bottle...wow, its so sweet and flavorful! I have mine in the cupboard...seems ok..then again, I've only had it for 2 days!! lol

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Posted by Tweety on May 19, 2009 · Member since Jan 2003 · 3135 posts

Thanks for the input guys! I probably won't be using it much, just bought it for a couple of recipes, so it will be nice to have on hand. I'm going to have to try it in oatmeal that's a great idea.

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Posted by jkl on May 21, 2009 · Member since Dec 2002 · 900 posts

i always just keep mine in the pantry.. in a few days the worlds 3rd largest whole foods is opening up near me and i'll be able to buy agave nectar in bulk! i can't wait to see their bulk section!!

where is this? in NYC, none of the whole foods stock bulk products like they do at my hfs

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Posted by propinecone on May 21, 2009 · Member since May 2007 · 2842 posts

i always just keep mine in the pantry.. in a few days the worlds 3rd largest whole foods is opening up near me and i'll be able to buy agave nectar in bulk! i can't wait to see their bulk section!!

where is this? in NYC, none of the whole foods stock bulk products like they do at my hfs

in chicago - they also have molasses & maple syrup. i saw it yesterday and they have them in big metal canisters with a tap and you use their plastic bottles to dispense it into. i think it was like 2.69 a lb for the agave and 8.99 for the maple syrup.. the molasses was pretty cheap i think though.

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