Organic Vermont Maple Sugar

Maple sugar is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar maple, red maple, and black maple. The sap is boiled to evaporate most of the water, concentrating the sugars. It is then further processed and crystallized into a granular sugar.

Manufacturers add maple sugar primarily as a sweetener and flavor enhancer. Its distinct maple taste makes it popular in baked goods, confections, breakfast foods like pancakes and waffles, and as a topping for desserts. It can also be found in some savory applications like marinades and rubs.

Maple sugar is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. It is a source of carbohydrates and contains small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc. Like other sugars, excessive consumption can contribute to health issues associated with high sugar intake. The WHO recommends limiting intake of free sugars, including maple sugar, to less than 10% of daily energy intake.