Maple Syrup

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet flavour.

Usage Tips

Maple syrup can be used to add flavour to icecreams, fresh fruits and fritters.
It can also be used as a topping for waffles, pancakes and french toasts.
It can also be used for baking breads, cakes and granola.

Common names and forms

Pure Maple Syrup
Real Maple Syrup

Description

Maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees. The sap is boiled to produce a thick, sugary syrup. There are different types of maple syrups based on colours such as light amber, medium amber, dark amber maple syrup.

Health benefits

Maple syrup contains antioxidants which neutralise free radicals and prevents from various diseases.⁽¹⁾
Zinc present in maple syrup protects and prevents from cardiovascular diseases.⁽¹⁾
Consuming maple syrup helps to improve male reproductive health.⁽¹⁾
Maple syrup contains zinc and manganese which strengthens immune system.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Maple syrup is available in many forms such as light maple syrup and dark maple syrup. Choose it according to the requirement of the recipe. Also check for its "use-by" date on the packaging.

Note

Excessive consumption of maple syrup may cause obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/maple-syrup.html

(2) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/maple-syrup#section3

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