3
Mar
Savor the Flavor of NYS Pure Maple Syrup
The distinct flavor of maple syrup is a unique combination of approximately 300 different natural flavor compounds. Typical of most natural products, maple syrups have complex flavors that are often detectable by taste and smell. The delicious maple flavor can change depending on the region from which the syrup is harvested. Maple syrup’s flavor is impacted by soil type, weather conditions, tree genetics and more.
Maple grades are made of two components, color and flavor, and the flavor corresponds with the color. The darker the syrup, the stronger the maple flavor. For a syrup to make the grade, it must fall within the color range for that grade and have the proper flavor to match. The different grades of maple syrup are:
Golden has a delicate flavor and is the lightest color. This syrup color is usually associated with the first sap flows during the sugaring season and has a subtle maple flavor.
Amber has a rich flavor and is a light amber color. The rich flavor is “a full-bodied maple taste of medium intensity.” This is the typical grade that has a classic maple syrup taste.
Dark has a robust flavor and is dark amber color. The robust flavor is more pronounced than Amber syrup and the subtle flavors found in Golden and Amber are often masked by the maple flavor.
Very Dark has a strong flavor and is the darkest color. This grade is the darkest of all the grades and has a very intense maple flavor.
This season savor the flavor of pure maple syrup from New York maple producers!
