Maple Syrup Articles

Maple Syrup History

The history of maple syrup is both interesting and informative, providing many facts concerning the sociology of early North America. The first people known to have manufactured maple syrup are the Native Americans living in the northeast part of... read more
How to Make Maple Syrup

Maple specie used to collect the sap is sugar maple (acer saccharum) because of high sugar content (2%) in its sap. A few other species of maple trees such as black maple, red maple, silver maple and...read more
Maple Syrup Health Benefits

Despite its high sugar content which is still lower than brown sugar, honey and fructose, pure maple syrup is a much healthier sweetener than processed white sugar, honey, brown sugar. In fact, a ¼ cup serving of maple syrup contains...read more
Maple Syrup Antioxidant research

In a new study lead by the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Navindra Seeram discovered more than 20 compounds related to human health in maple syrup, 13 of which were revealed for the first time in maple syrup. “We already know the maple...read more
Organic Maple Syrup: What does it mean really?

There is a difference between organic maple syrup and non-organic maple syrup. All of MapleSyrupWorld organic maple syrup is certified by EcoCert, an international agency that specialised in organic food. Ecocert certification guarantees the following...read more
10 things you didn't know about Maple Syrup

Number One: It takes roughly 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup....read more
Maple Syrup Grading: Finally explained

There are two different classifications for maple syrup: The American classification and the Canadian classification, this can sometimes cause a small amount of confusion if you have producers or buyers from different country talking about maple syrup or even for the customers...read more
Master Cleanser or the Maple Diet

The Master Cleanser, also known as the Lemon Cleanse and the Maple Syrup Diet, is a body and mind detoxification program created by alternative medicine performer Stanley Burroughs in 1941. Burroughs states that it is a detoxification program that aids in the removal of allegedly harmful, nonspecific toxins...read more
Top 10 Ways to Eat Maple Syrup

Number One: The old school classic, pancakes or crepes with maple syrup. Best served with a huge pile of pancakes (at least 3), half melted butter and the whole lot drenched in maple syrup...read more
Quebec Maple Syrup Production Report 2010

With an early start to the sugaring season that took some producers by surprise in late February, all signs pointed to a bumper crop of maple syrup in 2010. But the warm weather that hit in early April put a swift end to the run. According to official data published in June and confirmed by the Table filière acéricole du Québec, the Quebec maple syrup...read more
United States USDA Maple Syrup Production Report 2010

United States maple syrup production in 2010 totaled 1.96 million gallons, down 19 percent from the revised 2009 total. The number of taps is estimated at 9.27 million, 3 percent above the 2009 revised total of 8.98 million. Yield per tap is estimated to be 0.211 gallons, down 21 percent from the previous season’s revised yield...read more
Best Healthy Natural Sweeteners

One the easiest way to a more natural and healthy balanced diet is to replace white over-processed sugar with a more natural sweeteners, we have listed the best options available to you." read more
Discover the Versatility of Maple Syrup

When you think of maple syrup, comfort is one of the most prominent associations. The most well-known use for this sweet, sticky, gooey goodness is...read more
Top 5 Maple Syrup Cocktails

It is always a pleasure to receice your family and friends over for diner but you also want to impress them! An interesting selection of cocktail might just do that, checkout MapleSyrupWorld's impressive list of Maple syrup cocktails. read more
Top Regions Producers of Maple Syrup

Cold freezing night and warm days are required for the sap to flow properly from the trees. This peculiar climate is only found in the northern states and provinces of North America on the East coast. This means that Maple syrup is an entirely North America products..." read more
Climate Change May Impact Maple Syrup Production

Research by the USDA Forest Service and a study released by Cornell University demonstrate changes in climate have already had an impact on the iconic sugar maple trees of the Northeastern US and could eventually affect maple syrup production...read more
Maple syrup tasting: Flavor and perfume

Maple syrup flavors, aroma and bouquet are complexes and sometimes subtle. Many factors influence maple syrup flavors and not unlike gourmet food such as chocolate, wine, olive oil, vanilla and fine cheese, maple syrup has a rich and wide vocabulary to define its bouquet. You could hear someone say a certain maple syrup has a roasted ground black coffee dominant flavour combined with delicate fruity hazelnut minor flavor and a touch of cinnamon, well unlikely but the vocabulary is there! " read more
7 Reasons to Choose Grade B Maple Syrup

If you really need any more reasons besides the fact that it's addictively delicious, here 6 are more read more
Cooking with Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is truly a unique sweetener offering all natural sweetness and incredibly rich flavour. We invite you to read the following guidelines for cooking but also, to have fun experiencing with maple syrup. Sometimes you’ll end up creating wonders in your kitchen, then you need to tell us about your recipes and we will publish your success! read more
Maple Syrup Grading

There are two different classifications for maple syrup: The American classification and the Canadian classification, this can sometimes cause a small amount of confusion if you have producers or buyers from different country talking about maple syrup or even for the customers. read more
The Vermont Maple Industry 2011

As we approach the 2011 maple season, what might Vermont maple producers expect in regard to production, market and prices? As a group, have we become a bit complacent having just come through three years of record high prices and production? Are we beginning to believe Cloud Nine just keeps on going? read more
The Maple Syrup Experiment

My husband has always been interested in how they make maple syrup. Over the last few months, he has studied how they do it up north and the type of maple trees that can be used. read more
Maple Sugaring A Time of Gathering

Our family looks forward to sugaring time every year. Even in the heart of winter, when the nights are bitter cold and long, I can close my eyes and almost feel the warmth from the fire under the syrup pans and smell the strong, sweet smell of the maple sap cooking down. Right now the sugarhouse seems as dormant as the maple trees around it, but it won’t be long before the weather takes a turn and our springtime home is once again bustling with activity. read more
54 Beneficial Compounds in Pure Maple Syrup

34 new beneficial compounds in pure maple syrup have been discovered and University of Rhode Island researcher Navindra Seeram confirmed that 20 compounds discovered last year in preliminary research play a key role in human health... read more
What Is Maple Sugar?

For as long as there have been people on the earth, there have also been sweet tooth cravings. People have been sweetening foods and making some sort of desserts or candy for eons long before cane sugar was a part of their lives. How did people sweeten things before sugar came along? By using maple syrup, of course. read more