More and more people around the world are enjoying maple, a sweet product that never ceases to amaze with its many characteristics and benefits. Maple syrup is a natural sugar that contains vitamins and minerals and has no additives, coloring, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It is obtained by concentrating the sap from the sugar maple (Acer Saccharum – 87%) and the red maple (Acer rubrum – 13%).
100% pure maple syrup from Quebec
The virtues of Quebec maple syrup
Maple syrup is full of antioxidants that help cells absorb glucose quickly, giving this local product a low glycemic index. Several studies have shown that maple syrup is richer in polyphenols, which allow cells to absorb glucose quickly.
For diabetics, maple syrup consumption would raise blood sugar levels less than an equivalent number of calories of any other sweetening agent, thus avoiding blood sugar spikes.
The sweetener to choose for your health
In terms of energy intake, one serving of maple syrup contains fewer calories than the same serving of honey or table syrup. Maple syrup is also one of the lowest calorie sweeteners.
From a nutritional point of view, granulated sugar contains only sucrose and does not provide any nutrients. Maple syrup, on the other hand, provides several essential minerals (manganese, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium), compared to honey which contains only a small amount of potassium.
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Maple water, a natural source of energy :
Quebec maple syrup is made from a single ingredient: maple water. The flow of this sap, a natural phenomenon specific to eastern North America, takes place every spring when night and day temperatures alternate between freezing and thawing.
Maple water is also a delectable drink full of virtues and pleasant to drink with its delicately sweet taste. It also contains several vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, enzymes, probiotics, and electrolytes.
Hangover Cure
Another interesting fact: thanks to the minerals, amino acids, and phenolic compounds it contains, maple water provides complete rehydration at twice the speed of normal water, making it an excellent hangover cure. In fact, when consumed prior to alcohol, it allows the body to metabolize it more quickly and diminish the effects of the day after.
The winning choice for athletes
Composed of 95% to 97.5% water and naturally containing only about 2% sugar, it is no wonder that maple water or any other maple product consumed before, during and after training has become the winning choice of athletes. Because of its sugar and mineral content, many other culinary uses are also possible with maple water. Whether in tea or coffee, cocktails, cooking vegetables, smoothies, sauces, broths, or soups it is up to you to let your imagination run wild in the kitchen.
Sterilized maple water packaged in a food-grade cardboard box does not require refrigeration before opening. It can be kept for over 18 months at room temperature and 14 days in the refrigerator after opening. This is why it can be enjoyed all year round.
A Nutrition Facts table filled with
essential nutrients
100% pure maple syrup is known for its essential nutrients and health benefits, which sets it apart from other sugars. It contains a significant amount of manganese and riboflavin, as well as many other excellent health ingredients. Consumed in moderation, maple syrup is an excellent sugar source to add to your daily diet.