The Coconut Secret Story: When both our parents learned they were diabetic, my brother and I were deeply inspired to search the world for pure, truly delicious, low glycemic foods. We were rewarded and blessed beyond expectation in our discovery of the traditional products made from the sap of the wondrous coconut tree. It is our great joy to be able to share with you the gifts of these exceptional ingredients. - Leslie and Randy. Health Secrets of Coconut Nectar: When the coconut tree is tapped it produces a highly nutrient-rich sap that exudes from the coconut blossoms. This sap is very low glycemic (GI of only 35) and contains a wide range of minerals, vitamin C, broad-spectrum B vitamins, 17 amino acids, and has a nearly neutral pH. Our pure, low glycemic Nectar made from this natural sap is minimally evaporated only to remove excess liquid and allow the sap to thicken. Some agave syrups are hydrolyzed at temperatures up to 140 degrees F. for 36 hours, the end product containing 90% fructose, shown to contribute to obesity, liver disorders, and Diabetes. Replace agave/honey/maple syrup at 1:1 ratio.