Description

During sugaring season which is normally late February to early March, maple farmers in New England and the Southeast region of Canada, tap sugar maple trees to draw out the clear, slightly sweet sap. This sap is most commonly used to make maple syrup, but a portion is also used to make maple sugar. Through a process of heating and evaporation, the sap will turn into a syrup. When boiled longer to the point where most all of the water has evaporated, it becomes a block of sugar. The block is then ground into a fine powder which is composed of about 90% sucrose and 10% glucose and fructose. With a distinct sweet maple flavor and light caramel color, maple sugar is used both as a flavoring and a sweetener. The low moisture content makes it perfect for recipes or formulations requiring the sweetness and flavor of pure maple but that can't support the added moisture of maple syrup. It can be used in place of cane sugar in any recipe, however, it is about twice as sweet so it is recommended to use 3/4 cups of maple sugar in place of 1 cup of cane sugar. It works great as an ingredient to make cakes, cookies, sauces and rubs. 

Moisture:  1.0% +/- 0.5%
Grind:  less than or equal to 1/16 inch in diameter

Attributes

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Gluten Free
• Kosher
• Vegan
• Stored in AIB Superior Rated Facility

Storage Recommendations

The recommended storage for maple sugar is within a cool, dry, humidity controlled environment. The industry standard for shelf life is 24 months from date of manufacturer if stored in recommended conditions or indefinitely when stored in a sealed container.  

Note: The information listed above for color, DE, Brix, pH, etc. are averages only. For information on specific lots, please request via our sales department.