100% Pure Maple Syrup
What is 100% Pure Maple Syrup?
100% Pure Maple Syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar, red, or black maple trees. The sap is collected in the spring by tapping the trees and then boiled to evaporate most of the water, concentrating the sugars and creating the characteristic flavor and color.
Is 100% Pure Maple Syrup vegan?
100% Pure Maple Syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is 100% Pure Maple Syrup gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is 100% Pure Maple Syrup a major allergen?
Maple syrup is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is 100% Pure Maple Syrup used for?
Manufacturers use pure maple syrup primarily as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
Is 100% Pure Maple Syrup safe?
Pure maple syrup is recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
Why it's used
Manufacturers use pure maple syrup primarily as a sweetener and flavor enhancer. Its distinct taste makes it a popular choice for breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, and oatmeal, as well as in baked goods, marinades, and glazes.
Health notes
Pure maple syrup is recognized by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). It is a source of carbohydrates and contains small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc. While it contains antioxidants, the amounts are generally low in typical servings. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated maple syrup, and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed its safety.
Allergen info
Maple syrup is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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