The Maple Real Mccoy

Most households have a bottle of maple syrup lurking in the kitchen cupboard, perhaps pulled out a few times a year, mostly for a drizzle of the golden stuff on Pancake Day.

But what is really in that bottle? During a recent interview, TV presenter and maple syrup fan, Davina McCall, said:

“When buying maple syrup, check the label and make sure you get the real thing and avoid anything called ‘maple-flavoured syrup’ which will be mostly corn syrup.”
The Guardian (5 January 2015)

So when you’re next cleaning out the cupboards, or in the supermarket choosing a bottle of syrup for your creative meal creation, please check what you are using.

Many ‘maple flavours’ contain the processed nasty sugars. If you want a tasty, high quality product that’s full of natural goodness; always make sure your maple syrup is “maple” syrup. Or even better, make sure your product is 100% pure Canadian maple syrup.

100% pure Canadian maple syrup

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.