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Agave

A South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae.

Price per lb
5.03/lb
Price per kg
$11.08/kg
Agave ingredient nutrition, cost, sustainability, and supply chain data — Journey AI by Journey Foods

Nutrition per pound

12-month cost trend

Supply chain risk

Supply chain risk data is currently unavailable for this ingredient. Journey AI evaluates supply, sourcing, and availability factors to help CPG teams assess ingredient risk.

Nutrition profile

Agave has a nutrition profile including 308 kcal/lb calories, 2.36 g/lb protein, 29.94 g/lb fiber, and 11.70 g/lb total sugars. It also provides 0.68 g/lb total fat, 576.06 mg/lb potassium, and 8.16 mg/lb iron.

Cost range and volatility

Agave is currently priced at $11.08/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.

Sustainability

Journey AI evaluates ingredient sustainability using environmental indicators such as water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and upcycled status. These factors can help CPG teams compare ingredients and support sourcing decisions.

Common CPG use cases

Agave is commonly used in beverages, sweeteners, sauces, snacks, bakery products, confectionery, and other formulations requiring a plant-based sweetening ingredient.

Clean label compatibility

This ingredient can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing method, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on formulation and application.

Regulatory status

This ingredient is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.

Alternatives

Agave alternatives may include cane sugar, maple syrup, honey, date syrup, and other sweetening ingredients.