Bulk Agave
Source86 supplies bulk agave ingredients made from agave plants. Available formats include Agave Syrup and Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder.
Agave Syrup is a liquid sweetener used in baked goods, beverages, bars, sauces, fruit fillings, frozen desserts, and confectionery. It works well when a formulation needs sweetness, moisture, and binding from a liquid ingredient.
Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder is a soluble fiber powder used in beverages, bakery, dairy and non-dairy products, sauces, sweet snacks, and nutrition products. It is better suited for formulas that need fiber contribution without adding liquid.
Agave ingredients are commonly sourced from Mexico. Agave Syrup may also be sourced from South Africa.
Certifications, including Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, and Vegan, are available upon request.
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Agave spp |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Agave Syrup; Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder |
| Source Material | Agave plant |
| Available Forms | Liquid syrup and spray-dried powder |
| Certification Grade | Food grade |
| Origin Countries | Mexico and South Africa for Agave Syrup; Mexico for Agave Inulin Powder |
| Packaging Formats | Pails, drums, totes, bags, cartons, and custom pack sizes available depending on format |
| Shelf Life | 18 to 24 months for Agave Syrup; 24 months for Agave Inulin Powder when stored under recommended conditions |
| Storage Conditions | Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, and strong odors. Agave Inulin Powder should be protected from humidity. |
Certifications and Compliance
Source86’s agave ingredients are supplied with full documentation support to streamline supplier qualification and QA review. The following certifications and compliance documents are available upon request:
- Kosher Certified
- Halal Certified
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-Free Certified
- Vegan Certified
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Product Specification Sheet
- Allergen Statement
- Country of Origin Documentation
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
For quality assurance teams requiring additional documentation, requests can be accommodated on a per-order basis. Relevant documents may include sugar profile, Brix verification, pH testing, microbiological reports, heavy metals testing, pesticide residue analysis, fiber content, inulin content, or solubility testing.
Contact our team to confirm documentation availability for your specific compliance requirements.
Production and Sourcing
Agave ingredients are produced from mature agave plants. Mexico is the primary sourcing region for Agave Inulin Powder, while Agave Syrup may be sourced from Mexico and South Africa.
Harvest timing depends on the agave species, region, and maturity requirements. Some agave varieties may take several years to reach harvest readiness.
How Agave Syrup Is Produced
How Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder Is Produced
- Agave Harvesting: Mature agave plants are harvested once the plant material is suitable for inulin extraction.
- Crushing or Milling: Agave material is crushed or milled to create a pulp or juice.
- Filtration: The liquid portion is separated from solid plant material.
- Concentration: The inulin-containing liquid is concentrated through evaporation or membrane filtration.
- Spray Drying: The concentrated liquid is atomized and dried with hot air to create a powder.
- Milling and Screening: The powder is milled and screened to reach the target particle size.
- Packing: Finished powder is tested against the specification and packed for commercial orders.
Applications
Agave Syrup
Used in breads, cookies, muffins, cakes, and other baked goods where liquid sweetness and moisture support are needed.
Used in soft drinks, flavored waters, teas, energy drinks, and beverage concentrates where a liquid sweetener is easier to incorporate.
Used in granola bars, cereal bars, snack bars, and energy bites where sweetness and binding are needed.
Used in dressings, marinades, barbecue sauces, glazes, and condiments to add sweetness and body.
Used in fruit fillings, jams, and preserves where sweetness and soluble solids are part of the formula.
Used in sorbets, gelato, frozen yogurts, candies, chocolates, and sweet sauces.
Used in bars, supplements, and functional foods where syrup-based sweetness and carbohydrate contribution are useful.
Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder
Used in smoothies, protein shakes, nutritional drinks, and powdered beverage mixes where soluble fiber is needed.
Used in baked goods, sweet snacks, and bars where fiber addition is needed without adding liquid.
Used in yogurts, frozen desserts, plant-based milks, and dairy alternatives where fiber and texture support are part of the formulation.
Used in systems where fiber contribution and body are needed in a powder format.
Used in hard and soft confectionery where fiber, bulk, or low flavor impact is useful.
Used in fiber blends, meal replacements, probiotic formats, and nutrition products.
Used in agave-based fiber products, drink mixes, snack products, and sweetener-positioned lines.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Agave Syrup
- Appearance: Light amber to dark amber liquid, depending on processing and grade.
- Flavor: Mild, sweet, and honey-like, with a cleaner profile than heavier syrups such as molasses.
- Aroma: Light sweet aroma that does not dominate the finished product.
- Texture: Smooth and viscous, similar to honey or maple syrup.
- Color: Can range from translucent amber to darker brown. Color should be matched to the finished product’s visual requirements.
- Phase Behavior: Water-soluble and easy to incorporate into beverages, sauces, syrups, and wet processing systems.
- Moisture Profile: Liquid syrup format with a typical moisture range of 20% to 28%.
- Nutritional Composition: Primarily carbohydrate-based, with fructose and glucose as the main sugar components.
- Dietary Fit: Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free product positioning.
Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder
- Appearance: Off-white to light cream powder.
- Flavor: Neutral to slightly sweet, with low impact on the finished flavor profile.
- Aroma: Neutral to very low odor.
- Texture: Fine, dry powder designed for blending into dry mixes and soluble systems.
- Color: Light cream color that works best in formulations where minimal color impact is preferred.
- Phase Behavior: Water soluble and suitable for dry blends, powdered beverages, and wet systems.
- Moisture Profile: Low moisture powder, typically ≤5.0%. Protect from humidity during storage and handling.
- Nutritional Composition: Primarily used as a soluble dietary fiber ingredient.
- Dietary Fit: Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free product positioning.
Functionality
Agave Syrup
- Liquid Sweetening: Provides sweetness in a liquid format that works well in beverages, sauces, baked goods, bars, and confectionery.
- Moisture Support: Adds moisture and soluble solids in baked goods, bars, and soft-texture products.
- Binding Support: Helps hold together bars, cereals, snacks, and energy bites.
- Texture Support: Adds body and smoothness in sauces, fillings, frozen desserts, and confectionery systems.
- Carbohydrate Contribution: Provides a syrup-based carbohydrate source in nutrition products and functional beverages.
Spray-Dried Agave Inulin Powder
- Soluble Fiber Contribution: Adds soluble dietary fiber in dry mixes, beverages, bakery products, dairy alternatives, and supplement formats.
- Prebiotic Positioning: May support prebiotic fiber positioning when backed by documentation and compliant claims language.
- Dry Blend Compatibility: Works in powder systems where a liquid sweetener would create handling or moisture challenges.
- Water Solubility: Dissolves into beverages and wet systems more easily than many insoluble fibers.
- Low Flavor Impact: Adds fiber with minimal effect on the main flavor profile.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
Agave Syrup and Agave Inulin Powder give buyers two different formulation paths from the same plant source.
Syrup is better when the product needs liquid sweetness, binding, or moisture. Inulin powder is better when the product needs soluble fiber in a dry format.
Both formats are available for commercial production, with packaging options based on order size and handling needs.
COAs, specification sheets, allergen statements, country of origin records, and compliance documents are available upon request.
Manufacturers can use agave in sweetener-focused products, fiber-focused products, or product lines that need both.
Both formats can support private label products in beverage, bakery, snack, nutrition, and sweetener categories.
Agave’s connection to Mexico gives the ingredient family a clear sourcing story for buyers looking for agave-based ingredients.
Syrup works for liquid and semi-solid systems. Spray-dried powder works better for dry blends, powder mixes, and humidity-controlled storage.
