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Pure Maple Syrup Grade A Very Dark with Strong Taste

Grade A Very Dark Pure Maple Syrup is considered by many as a “cooking grade” syrup. Grade A Very Dark Pure Maple Syrup has a much darker color and bolder flavor than Grade A Dark. It is used primarily as a baking or commercial ingredient and has a strong maple flavor, making it very popular among food manufacturers and bakers. Some studies even suggest that Grade A Very Dark Pure Maple Syrup has a higher dose of the healthy nutrients found in Grade A Dark pure maple syrup.

Ingredient Name: Maple Syrup

Functions: Flavoring Agent, Nutritive Sweetener, Whole Food Ingredient

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Allergen-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Preservative-free, Trans fat-free

Calories (Energy): 270.0 - 270.0 Cal/100 g

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher, Organic Certified, SQF Certified, USDA Organic

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Maple Syrup
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Flavor
Very Strong Maple Flavor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Transmission (Tc)35%
Brix Density ( 68°F)66 - 68
Water Activity0.87 - 0.88
pH Value5 - 6.5%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeastsmax. 5CFU/g
Moldsmax. 5CFU/g
Aerobic mesophilic bacteriamax. 150CFU/g
Bacillus cereusmax. 25CFU/g
Total Coliformsmax. 10CFU/g
Staphylococcus aureusmax. 10CFU/g
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy270Calories/100g
Carbohydrates Content66.89g/100g
Total Fiber Content0g/100g
Total Sugars59.92g/100g
Total Fat Content0.035g/100g
Saturated Fat Content0.007g/100g
Monounsaturated Fat Content0.011g/100g
Polyunsaturated Fat Content0.017g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Protein Content0.04g/100g
Water/Moisture Content32.15g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Ash Content0.71g/100g
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sodium Content12mg/100g
Calcium Content73mg/100g
Iron Content0.11mg/100g
Potassium Content225mg/100g
Thiamine B10.066mg/100g
Riboflavin B21.27mg/100g
Magnesium Content21mg/100g
Niacin B30.081mg/100g
Folate0mg/100g
Folic Acid0mg/100g
Total Sugar Alcohols0g/100g
Zinc Content0.7mg/100g
Manganese Content2.3mg/100g
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vitamin D Content0mg/100g
Vitamin A Content0mg/100g
Vitamin C Content0mg/100g
Appearance

Dark brown viscous liquid with “good uniform color, good flavor and odor. It is free from cloudiness, turbidity, sediment and is clean” (from USDA Agricultural MS grading regulations).

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Properties

Pure maple syrup consists primarily of sugars 90 to 100% sucrose and 0 to 10% glucose. Other chemical components of maple syrup include amino acids, proteins, organic acids and trace levels of vitamins. A large amount of mineral material has been found dissolved in maple syrup with potassium and calcium being the most prevalent.

Minerals ppm
Potassium 1300-3900
Calcium 400-2800
Magnesium 12-360
Manganese 2-220
Sodium 0-6
Phosphorus 79-183
Zinc 0-90
Copper 0-2
Tin 0-33
Lead 0-0.25
Cadmium <0.02

Source:  North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual, 2nd ed,; Bulletin 856, The Ohio State University Agricultural Extension, Columbus, Ohio, 2006: Appendix 2.

Component Quantity
Sucrose 68.00%
Glucose 0.43%
Fructose 0.30%
Water 31.70%
Malic acid 0.47%
Fumaric acid 0.004
Calcium 775mg/L
Magnesium 167mg/L
Potassium 2026mg/L

Source: Perkins, Van den Berg (2009). Maple Syrup-Production, Composition, Chemistry and Sensory Characteristics. Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Vol 56.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years (In Glass), 2 years (in Plastic)
Storage Information
  • Sealed bottles can be stored at ambient (about 60°C – 75°C) temperatures.
  • Refrigerate after opening (40 - 45°F).