Indiana Sugars Maple Flakes

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Maple Sugars

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Nutritive Sweetener,

Texturizing Agent

Ingredients

Maple Sugars

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Sweeteners & Syrups

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Texturizers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Natural,

Naturally Derived

Food Ingredients Features

Improved Crispiness,

Low Calorie,

Low-Calorie Sweetener,

Provides Crispy Texture

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Other Food Applications

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cheese,

Desserts

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

• These crunchy little morsels simultaneously add sweetness and texture when used to garnish salads, cheeses, poultry, sweet potatoes, or desserts. 

• Maple flakes are made of one ingredient: 100% Pure Maple Syrup. Thus, maple flakes add a burst of sweet, maple flavor while providing crispy texture.

• Like maple sugar, maple flakes are often utilized as a low-calorie sweetener substitute in favorite recipes.

• Highly versatile, maple flakes can be used in endless creative ways.

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Odor

Maple syrup like

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	365/185	°F/°C	—
pH (in solution)	7	—	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Maple flakes can be ordered in 10.57 LB bags, 26.4 LB boxes, or 800 LB totes.