Ingredient

Including Maple

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add maple for its distinctive sweet taste and aroma. It is often used …

This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Maple.

What is Including Maple?

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and flavor extracted from the sap of maple trees. The sap is collected and then boiled to concentrate its sugars and develop its characteristic flavor.

Is Including Maple vegan?

Including Maple is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Including Maple a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Including Maple used for?

Manufacturers add maple for its distinctive sweet taste and aroma.

Is Including Maple safe?

Maple syrup is considered a natural food product by the FDA and is not regulated as a food additive.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add maple for its distinctive sweet taste and aroma. It is often used to flavor and sweeten various foods, including breakfast items, desserts, and savory dishes like cured meats and fish.

Health notes

Maple syrup is considered a natural food product by the FDA and is not regulated as a food additive. Like other sugars, it contributes calories and is classified as an added sugar when incorporated into processed foods. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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