The Wall Street Journal just released a video covering 2016's record-setting harvest and highlighting uses for maple syrup other than just on your pancakes. Watch it here:
Why Maple Syrup Is Not Just For Pancakes
Does Maple Syrup Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Could maple syrup prevent Alzheimer's? As if anyone needed another reason to eat maple syrup, the same folks who previously presented a paper on the possible anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of a polyphenol found in maple syrup presented a paper last week at the American Chemical Society that concludes that maple syrup…
Researchers Identify Molecule with Anti-inflammatory Properties in Maple Syrup
In an exciting development for maple syrup lovers and epidemiologists alike, scientists in Quebec have isolated the molecule in maple syrup with anti-inflammatory properties, called quebecol, and have synthesized the molecule in the lab. “This paves the way for a whole new class of anti-inflammatory agents, inspired by quebecol, that…
Aloe & Maple Face Mask
This isn't something we've tried, but bloggers here (with videos!) and here report excellent results with this face mask. It stands to reason—maple syrup has known quantities of plant-based antioxidents known as polyphenols. In addition, maple syrup is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts and retains moisture in skin. Maple syrup also increases…
UVM To Serve Vermont Maple Syrup
Redressing an embarrassing fact, The University of Vermont now serves real Vermont maple syrup in its dining halls. Citing cost, Sodexo, the company with the dining hall contract at the university, had previously only offered the fake stuff to students. Fortunately, the Proctor Maple Research Center, a field research facility…
Maple Syrup as an Anti-Inflammatory
We've reported on this issue before, but below is a link to the study that appeared appeared in the Journal of Functional Foods, a peer-review journal that "aims to bring together the results of fundamental and applied research into functional foods (ie those containing various factors to ensure or enhance…
Real Maple Syrup Extract Boosts Antibiotic Efficacy
As we posted last week on our Facebook page, scientists have discovered that real maple syrup has immune-boosting properties that the fake stuff just can’t touch. Researchers at McGill University in Toronto found that phenolic compounds found in maple syrup produced a strong antimicrobial effect when combined with antibiotics. “We…
We are Non-GMO certified!
You are what you eat. That expression carries a different weight in today’s world. Grocery consumers are faced with new decisions like never before: organic, local, gluten-free, nut-free, sustainable. And now consumers are called upon to consider choosing GMO foods vs. non-GMO foods. What does GMO really mean anyway? And,…
Looking For Maple In All The Wrong Places?
The next time you’re in a grocery store, take a trip to the syrup aisle. Quickly scan the shelves – does it appear that all maple products are pretty comparable? Each product’s packaging likely has natural undertones and maybe a few graphics that convey purity. At first glance, you might…
Is Maple Water the New Must-Have Beverage?
It’s hard to believe that something as simple as water could change over time, but it has. The last decade has introduced new water variations that have made waves across the beverage industry. From sweet to nutritious to colored (even black), water has never been so interesting to consumers. And…
