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Maple Syrup Information...
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What exactly is maple syrup? |
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Maine Maple Grades |
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Nutrition Information |
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Maple Sugaring Terms |
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North American Maple Producers Manual |
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Lamb Naturalflow Guidelines for Maximum Production |
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Ohio State University Fact Sheet: Hobby Maple Syrup Production |
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To learn more about |
Maple syrup is simply the concentrated sap of the maple tree. The sap itself is almost 98% water. The remaining 2-3% is sugars produced by the tree. For the most part, these sugars are sucrose, the same chemical compound found in cane sugar. In addition to the sugars, there are numerous traces of various minerals, vitamins and amino acids in the sap. These minerals actually make maple syrup better for you than white cane sugar.
Maine has a Mandatory Maple Syrup Grading Law.
Maple Inspectors rigidly enforce this law and assist the producer in maintaining the highest quality product.You will find one of the following official table grades marked on each container of Maine Maple Syrup.
Light Amber
A delicate maple bouquet distinguishes this as the world's most famous Maple Syrup. Its unique flavor makes it a favorite topping with many desserts and a true Gourmet's delight.
Medium Amber
With a more pronounced maple flavor, this Maple Syrup is very desirable for pancakes, waffles, French toast and cereals. A great all purpose syrup.
Dark Amber
With a robust flavor, slightly enhanced by a sweet caramel taste, dark amber is an excellent choice as a flavoring in many recipes.
Extra Dark
Stronger, more robust maple flavor and the darkest retail grade for cooking.
