100% Pure Maple

100% Pure Maple is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar, red, or black maple trees. The sap is harvested in early spring by tapping the trees and collecting the clear liquid. This sap is then boiled to evaporate most of the water, concentrating the sugars and creating the characteristic maple flavor and color.

Manufacturers use 100% Pure Maple primarily as a sweetener and flavoring agent. Its distinct taste adds a rich, complex sweetness to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, breakfast items like pancakes and waffles, cereals, and as a glaze or marinade for meats.

100% Pure Maple is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a natural source of carbohydrates and contains small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc. While it is a natural sugar, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars. JECFA has evaluated maple syrup and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).