Maple Syrup Very Dark Color (Grade C) from Crown Maple

If you're looking for a maple syrup with complex flavors , then you can't ignore Crown Maple Grade C maple syrup . Thanks to its intense notes, you can use it to refine hot drinks such as coffee, tea or chocolate, mueslis, oatmeal and even cocktails.

How is maple syrup actually made?

Every year between February and April, as soon as the daytime temperature is above 0°C for the first time, several holes are drilled into the tree. The maple sap , which supplies the tree with important nutrients, emerges from the holes and is transported via pipes to the so-called sugar huts . Once there, the maple sap obtained is purified in the next step. Crown Maple uses a patented process, reverse osmosis . With this special production technique, approximately 80% of the water content is removed from the maple sap. This filters out impurities . The result is probably the purest maple syrup in the world, which is also often referred to as “liquid gold” .

By the way: These holes do not harm the tree. Within a few weeks the bark has completely regenerated .

How healthy is maple syrup and can it be used as a sugar substitute?

We are often asked how healthy maple syrup actually is and whether it can also be used as a substitute for sugar . We can answer these questions briefly and concisely: Yes! Maple syrup is a great alternative to sugar - as long as you enjoy it in moderation. You can use maple syrup to sweeten and refine dishes, desserts and drinks.

Maple syrup can also be extremely interesting and a great alternative for diabetics . Maple syrup only causes blood sugar levels to rise slowly compared to normal sugar. In addition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect (just like honey). Another plus point: Compared to honey, maple syrup is 100% vegan.

Maple syrup grades A, B and C

The grade of maple syrup indicates when the maple sap was harvested. While grade A is usually obtained in the first two weeks of the harvest period, has a very mild aroma and is amber in color, grades B and C maple syrups impress with a strong taste and intense caramel notes . Crown Maple's grade A Very Dark Color maple syrup impresses with its intense molasses taste, aromas of crème brûlée, espresso, cocoa beans and notes of cloves, allspice and anise. It is the most complex and aromatic syrup of the three classic varieties that you can find here on madevegan.

You can use maple syrup for this

We love the natural sweetness of maple syrup and like to use it in the kitchen - whether for sweet dishes or hearty dishes . We particularly recommend the vegan maple syrup from Crown Maple if you:

• Want to refine sauces and dressings
• Want to give cocktails a smoky character
• Are you looking for a sugar substitute for cooking and baking?
• Want to spice up your muesli in the morning
• Would you like to sweeten tea or coffee naturally?