Karoo Agave Light Syrup

Name: Karoo Agave Light Syrup
Brand: Karoo Agave
SKU: EN-20222770
Price: 139.00 ZAR
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INCI: Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract

Karoo Agave Light Syrup is a pale-gold, plant-based sweetener made from the hydrolysed and evaporated sap of Blue Agave (Agave tequilana). It dissolves easily in hot or cold liquids, caramelises neatly, and offers a vegan alternative to honey. It is also popular in DIY body and hair products as a naturally sugar-rich humectant that adds slip and a softer skin feel.

Further reading: A Quick Guide To Humectants

Key properties

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Botanical Name: Agave tequilana
Format: Light agave syrup
Colour: Pale-gold
Solubility: Dissolves in hot or cold liquids
Claims: Food Grade, Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients: Hydrolysed and evaporated sap of the Blue Agave (Agave tequilana) plant
Size Options: 375g

What it’s used for

Natural sweetener for tea, coffee, smoothies, porridges, desserts, and baking
Vegan honey alternative in recipes
Humectant in DIY beauty for a more hydrated feel in masks, scrubs, body washes, and bath blends
Formulation helper to pre-wet xanthan gum before whisking into water
Humectant stand-in for part of propanediol’s role in some DIY formulas where you want added slip and conditioning

Who it’s for

This product is suitable for:

Home cooks wanting a mild, easy-to-use liquid sweetener
Vegan kitchens looking for a honey alternative
DIY makers formulating hydrating masks, scrubs, body washes, and bath products
Formulators who want a simple way to pre-disperse xanthan gum

This product is not:

A low-calorie sweetener
A preservative for DIY cosmetics

How to use

As a Culinary Sweetener: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons to drinks and smoothies, or use as a sugar or honey substitute in recipes.
As a DIY Humectant: Add to masks, scrubs, body washes, and bath blends for added slip and a more moisturised feel.
As a Shampoo or Conditioner Booster: Add a small amount to your product in-hand just before use for a more conditioning feel.
As a Formulation Processing Aid: Use to pre-wet xanthan gum before whisking into water to help reduce clumping.

Care & safety

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For external use only in cosmetic applications
Patch test before first topical use
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Discontinue use if irritation occurs
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Keep out of reach of children and pets

FAQs

Q: Will agave make my DIY formulas feel sticky?
A: It can at higher amounts, so start low and increase gradually until the skin feel is right for your product type.

Q: Can I use agave in a leave-on lotion or cream?
A: Yes, it can be used as a humectant component, but you still need an appropriate preservative system for any water-containing formula.

Q: Why use agave to pre-wet xanthan gum?
A: Pre-wetting can help the powder disperse more evenly, which reduces clumping when you whisk it into water.