Pure Maple Syrup


Maple Syrup Grades
All maple syrup sold in Ontario must be graded. There are two grades and four colour classes sold for consumer use.

Colour Class Flavour Uses
Canada #1
Extra Light Very delicate maple flavour Good for pancakes, waffles
Light Delicate maple flavour French toast, dessert topping, breakfast cereals
Medium Distinct maple flavour Glazing, sweetening, as a dessert on its own
Canada #2
Amber Stronger maple flavour Good for baking, flavouring
Ontario Amber As above Used for any of the above

 

Canada #2 Amber may be labelled Ontario Amber for farm gate sales only.