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What does maple syrup grading mean?
Maple syrup is divided, for commercial purposes, into five different grades of color. Color is one of the chief factors in grading maple syrup. The lighter the syrup, usually the more delicately flavored."Government grading stipulates that the maple sap, free from foreign material, and of a density of 66 degrees Brix hydrometer reading (66% sugar). It should possess a characteristic maple flavor, should be clean, free from fermentation, and free from damage caused by scorching, buddiness, any objectionable flavor or odor, or any other means."If you want to know more about maple syrup grading please refer to the following site:...
Nutrition and Science of Maple Syrup
Sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar and maple syrup: all the same? Not exactly! Even though all four are sugaring agents, maple syrup contains more vitamins and minerals than the other three.Maple syrup contains significant quantities of zinc, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium and compounds found in B complex vitamins mostly thiamine. Also, 60 ml of maple syrup (1/4 cup) provide 100% of the daily recommended intake in manganese, 37% of the intake in riboflavin and 18% of the intake in zinc. But that's not all. Recent studies report that maple sap contains polyphenolic compounds (phenolic and flavonoid acids) that have...
Organic Maple Syrup
Today, when you buy a product that is certified organic by Ecocert Canada, we guarantee that production and marketing rules and regulations for organic agricultural products have been respected throughout the entire manufacturing process. Ecocert Canada does on-site inspections in order to guarantee that specific standards for organic agriculture are respected.Our Maple Terroir Organic Maple Syrup is certified organic by Quality Assurance International and HACCP certified for quality control.Certified Organic Maple Syrup Producing organic maple syrup involves respecting trees and the ecosystem of the maple forest Farm and bottling plants are inspected annually and must meet strict guidelines for organice...
Real Maple Syrup
Beware of imitations! You'll find many imitation or maple-flavored products on the market, but the real thing is worth the higher price tag. By definition, pure maple syrup is syrup made by the evaporation of maple sap or by the solution of maple sugar, and contains not more than approximately 33-35% water. Imitation maple syrup, usually sold as pancake syrup, must be labeled and generally is made of mostly corn syrup with 2 or 3% of pure maple syrup. Some imitations may contain only artificial maple extract. Pure maple syrup is three times as sweet as regular table sugar, whereas...
What about pure maple syrup?
Pure maple syrup has been a Canadian tradition for generations, and its popularity has grown with today's trend toward a healthier, nutritious diet. Pure maple syrup contains fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey. As one of the wonders of the world, this liquid gold, with its characteristic earthy sweet taste is an excellent alternative to white sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses or corn syrup.Our pure maple syrup is a natural product with no additives, chemicals, preservatives or coloring agents. It is an excellent source of manganese, a good source of zinc, amino acids, proteins, organic acids...