But while it’s often marketed as the perfect natural, healthy sugar alternative, agave nectar isn’t nearly as wholesome as it may seem. It’s full of fructose and devoid of nutritional value—and it ...

Its origins trace back to the Aztecs, who fermented a milky, sap-like drink called pulque from the agave plant. When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, they distilled agave spirits ...