$1,4 Million investment in a New Research Program

The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) have announced the launch of the Research Partnership Program on the Food Science Behind Maple – The Physical Chemistry of Cooking with Maple.

Conceived by the FPAQ, the program, with an overall budget of $1.4 million over five years, aims to promote development of knowledge on the physicochemical and sensory attributes of maple products, and to highlight the flavour chemistry of maple and how its taste harmonises with ingredients from the world’s cuisines.

Serge Beaulieu, President of the FPAQ, commented: “Quebec maple producers believe in the importance of developing knowledge on the food science behind maple products. Since 2005, we have injected millions of dollars according to a structured plan. We are now at the stage where our investments will go towards fully understanding maple’s culinary characteristics to facilitate its integration into the world’s cuisines,” he explains.

“The FPAQ will invest $900,000 over five years in this new research program in partnership with the FRQNT. The FRQNT has also played a pioneering role in recognizing the issues raised by the FPAQ on the importance of developing knowledge in food science so that Quebec maple products can take advantage of underlying trends in the global culinary market.”

Stacks of US dollars

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.