subject: Useful Information Regarding Maple Syrup [print this page] Many people have heard of maple syrup but are uncertain of what it is or why they should switch to it instead of continuing to use their regular syrup. After all, both taste great and when it comes to the differences between the two, there is not much difference according to the naked eye. While at first glance there is not much difference between maple syrup and regular syrup, there is indeed quite a bit that is different about them. Read on further to learn more information regarding about the differences between these two similar but very different products.
Basically, maple syrup is a healthy alternative to regular pancake syrup. Most are unaware that regular pancake syrup isn't healthy. What they do not realize is that regular pancake syrup often contains additives and chemically processed dyes and other ingredients that are not easily digested into the body. Maple, not pancake syrup, on the other hand, is both natural and organic. In fact, all it takes to make it is to remove water from the sap. There are no other ingredients that need to be added in order to create it.
Many people believe that whole milk is a healthy part of a daily diet because of its calcium content-and they would be correct. What few realize, though, is that maple syrup also contains the same amount of calcium as whole milk does. Something else that is interesting to note is the fact that it has 20 less calories per tablespoon that corn syrup. This makes it a much healthier alternative than regular syrup.
Not only does maple syrup have fewer calories than its competitor (regular syrup) but it also has quite a bit of nutritional value as well. It is said that it is also rich in potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus as well as iron. It also contains vitamins B2, B5, B6, niacin, biotin as well as folic acid. In addition to all of these vitamins and minerals, it is even suggested that it contains amino acids also! Another interesting tidbit of information is that many are delighted to hear is the fact that it is 100% fat free. This means it is undoubtedly a healthy and tasty addition to the daily diet for anyone in search of a natural, fat free pancake topping.
Although it is easy to find maple syrup at the nearest grocery store, sugar maples (the vegetation they grow from) are only found in certain provinces. Areas such as upstate New York and Michigan are the main maple-producing areas in the United States. Indeed, with the many wonderful facts about maple syrup, it is a small wonder that so many people are incorporating it into their diets.
