Syrup

Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is concentrated sap of sugar maple and related maples—amber, caramel-woodsy, and cleanly sweet. Grades run delicate to dark robust. True syrup is boiled sap, not corn syrup with maple flavour. Pour on pancakes, glaze bacon and salmon, sweeten desserts. Refrigerate after opening.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Golden Delicate

Very Dark Strong

Grade A Maple

Dark Robust

Amber Rich

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle Origin

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

AmberCaramelCleanLiquidSweetSweetenerWoody

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 323

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20.9 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 76.8 g
Dietary Fibre 0.2 g
Total Sugars 74.1 g
Complex / starch 1.85 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 23.7 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 323 kcal
Water 23.7 g
Carbohydrates 76.8 g
- Sugars 74.1 g
  - Monosaccharides 51.9 g
  - Disaccharides 22.2 g
- Starch 1.85 g
  - Amylose 0.46 g
  - Amylopectin 1.39 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.57 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.19 g
- Fibre 0.2 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.13 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 24.9 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.09 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 257 mg
- Major Minerals 251 mg
  - Calcium 55 mg
  - Sodium 20.9 mg
  - Potassium 175 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.4 mg
  - Iron 1 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.1 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.9 · vitamin-e: 0.09 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 20.92 · Potassium: 175 · Calcium: 55 · Iron: 1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Maple Syrup.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

AppleBreakfast
ButterPancakes
Oats
PecanBaking
PorkMaple bacon lineage
Yoghurt

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1000 BCECA

Indigenous peoples of northeastern North America concentrated maple sap into syrup and sugar.

1800CA

Settler sugarbushes commercialised maple syrup in Canada and New England.

1950

Grading systems standardised maple syrup colour and flavour classes.

2000

Global brunch culture spread pure maple syrup beyond its native range.