The Sugar Maple is most commonly used to make maple syrup. Other maples that can be used include the Red Maple, Silver Maple, Boxelder and Black Maple. Sugar Maple is generally preferred since its sap has a higher sugar content.
Maple syrup is made from the sap of the Maple Tree.
The sugar in maple syrup is sucrose with small amounts of glucose.
Bruce S. Thompson has written: 'Syrup trees' -- subject(s): Cookery (Maple sugar and syrup), Maple, Maple syrup, Sugar maple
C. F. Coons has written: 'Sugar bush management for maple syrup producers' -- subject(s): Sugar maple, Maple syrup, Maple sugar
Vermont has the highest production of maple syrup in the U.S.
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A person who makes syrup is called a sugar maker.
Both pure maple syrup and table syrups are predominantly sugar, however maple syrup is made simply by boiling down sap of maple trees. Pure maple syrup does not contain any thickening agents, artificial colors or flavors, or preservatives. In terms of nutrition, pure maple syrup does contain higher levels some nutrients, and some antioxidant compounds, and has a slightly lower caloric content than most table syrups.
Ken Haedrich has written: 'Home for the Holidays' -- subject(s): Baking, Cookery (Cereals), Holiday cookery 'Maple Syrup Baking and Dessert Cookbook' 'The maple syrup cookbook' -- subject(s): Cookery (Maple sugar and syrup), Maple syrup, Cooking (Maple sugar and syrup) 'Country Baking'
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