100% Pure Maple Syrup is a unique and natural product produced exclusively by the concentration of sap from the maple tree. It is a natural sweetener that contains no added sugar, colouring agents, artificial flavourings, preservatives or other additives.
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association has designed a chart that helps understand the nutritional values of 100% Pure Maple Syrup.
Unique Benefits of Pure Maple Syrup:
• Pure maple syrup delivers more overall nutritional value than many common sweeteners and has one of the lowest calorie levels.
• Pure maple syrup provides enhanced antioxidant levels compared to other common and popular foods, such as apples and broccoli.
According to Maple from Quebec, One 60 ml (1/4 cup) serving of Maple Syrup contains 72% of the daily nutritional requirement of manganese, 27% of riboflavin, 17% of copper, and 6% of calcium. One 60 ml serving of Maple Syrup contains 78.2 mg of polyphenols.
Maple Syrup provides several essential nutrients. It’s considered a source of calcium, a good source of copper, and an excellent source of riboflavin and manganese.
Acadian Maple also states that many nutrients are naturally found in pure maple syrup, including zinc, potassium, manganese, thiamine, calcium, iron, magnesium, and riboflavin.
Zinc is not only beneficial to heart health, but it is also an antioxidant. Zinc is also involved in important bodily functions such as cellular growth and regeneration.
Just a 1/4 cup serving of maple syrup provides 41% of your daily requirement of zinc.
A 1/4 cup of maple syrup also provides 100% of your daily requirement of manganese, which is linked to HDL, or good cholesterol, and also known for its ability to improve overall mental stability.
- Manganese (aids in energy production)
- Zinc (helps your immune system)
- Calcium (great for strengthening bones and teeth)
- Riboflavin (aids in metabolic processes)
- Magnesium (associated with lowered risk of heart disease)
- Potassium (helps to maintain a normal blood pressure)
WHY MAPLE MATTERS
- Sugaring is a time-honoured tradition that connects us with our historical roots.
- Sugaring brings families and communities together around a common, worthwhile goal
- Syrup produced from tree sap is one of the healthiest, all-natural sweeteners.
- Pure maple syrup tastes much better than artificial “pancake syrups”.
- And we take pride and satisfaction in producing our own sweetener!
Did you know that the only ingredient in pure maple syrup is MAPLE SYRUP? That’s it.
Source: The Sugarmaker’s Companion by Micheal Farrell
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