Organic Maple Syrup Amber (Grade A) 250ml, Smart Organic

Maple trees, which are the sole source of the syrup, are found in some Canadian provinces – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, as well as in the states of Vermont and New York in the USA. The process of harvesting maple syrup is a centuries-old tradition in North America, where Native Americans used it both for food and medicine. With their tomahawks, they made holes in the tree and collected the syrup in special containers. Nowadays, much newer and more precise technologies are used to extract the valuable syrup. A small hole is drilled in the tree, allowing the sap to flow out freely.

Maple syrup contains fewer calories and has a higher concentration of minerals than honey. It can be found at any time of the year! It is one of the nutritional wonders of the world. This sticky, amber-colored syrup with a sweet taste is derived from the sap of a black or red maple tree. The sap is clear, almost tasteless, and has a very low sugar content during this initial process. It is then boiled to achieve greater density, flavor, and color. Its sugar content is about 60%.

Maple syrup has many reasons to be considered a very healthy product. It is an excellent source of manganese and zinc. Manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes for maintaining energy productivity and an antioxidant effect. It is precisely in our cells, where mitochondria are the main energy producers, that one of these enzymes, for which manganese is the primary fuel, acts – from maple syrup, we can obtain 22% of our daily needs. It boosts heart health. Zinc, besides being an antioxidant, lowers the risk of atherosclerosis. It is needed to maintain the function of endothelial cells. This way, it increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol! Maple syrup plays an important role in maintaining the immune system. Many functions of our defense system are not in optimal shape without zinc. Especially in children, its lack reduces the number of white blood cells – T-lymphocytes, macrophages, and B-cells. Zinc restores their normal condition. Manganese is used as an immunostimulant and participates in the production of male hormones. Maple syrup can support male reproduction. Zinc is most concentrated in the prostate – no other tissue contains a larger amount of this substance. Its low content can be a prerequisite for prostate cancer. The mineral is used for medical purposes to reduce its enlarged size. Maple syrup is also rich in: carbohydrates, sugars, soluble and insoluble fibers, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, and others.

Average nutritional value per 100g:
Energy value in kJ: 1108
Energy value in kcal: 261
Fats in g: 0
of which saturated fatty acids in g: 0
Carbohydrates in g: 65
of which Sugars in g: 63
Proteins in g: 0.2
Salt in g: 0

Storage: in a cool and dry place.

Origin: Canada