Kitchen

[kitty4me]

I'm looking to purchase some Organic Maple Syrup. I hope you all can please make some recommendations. I checked Amazon for products and reviews and Costco didn't fair well. I'm looking for Grade A light to dark. If you can please tell me why and which grade you purchase? Thanks so much. Katey

[rondell]

Katey, I just did a search using the words, organic maple syrup...a ton of sites popped up, too many to mention.

If I may suggest using a search engine of your choice and see the results. I hope this helps.

[Marienkaefer2]

I purchase Grade B, because I read in a nutrition magazine that's it's better for you. Go to www.gradebmaplesyrup.com for some info.

I buy it from my local co-op, so it's organic. I don't stick with a particular brand. Just whatever happens to be on sale.

It is expensive, but imo so much better. And it's not something we use every day, so fir us it's worth it.

[Nightowlz]

Wal-Mart here carries Maple Grove Farms Organic 100% Pure Maple Syrup Grade A Dark Amber. It's the only organic they have. The grades have to do with the color, strength & flavor which depends on the season it was made.

As you formulate your products and recipes, you will likely have a specific grade of maple syrup that works best for your needs. Included below are some common uses for the five basic grades.

Grade A Light Amber Maple Syrup: This smooth flavor is one of the most delicate of all the maple syrup grades. Made earlier in the season during colder climates, this smooth maple flavor is ideal for maple cream and maple candies.

Grade A Medium Amber Maple Syrup: This syrup is slightly darker than the Light Amber and is known for its smooth maple flavor. This distinctive taste is produced mid-season when the temperatures start to warm. Its unique and subtle flavor is most often used for table syrup.

Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup: As the days become warmer and longer in sugaring season, we produce this full-bodied maple syrup grade. Both the color and the maple flavor are a bit stronger and more intense than the Medium Amber. This grade is popular for table syrups, and is also ideal for general sweetening purposes. Its strong maple flavor also lends itself to meat glazes, cooking recipes, and atop of waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal.

Grade B Maple Syrup: Grade B is made late in the season. The sugar content of the saps has dropped by now so it takes more gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup, hence the darker color and stronger flavors. This versatile grade is great as a topping and for cooking. It’s hearty flavor is great for both.

Commercial Grade Maple Syrup: Used primarily as a commercial ingredient, this dark syrup presents a strong maple flavor. This maple syrup grade is very popular among food manufacturers. Produced last in the sugaring season, this maple syrup is exceptionally robust. Its intense maple flavor is perfect for baking, and many food brands and chefs rely on this specific grade for recipes.

[DiAnne]

I buy organic maple syrup at Trader Joe's. I buy Grade B because I like it better but I think they have Grade A also.

[Deadeye Daisy]

I also buy mine at TJs, but prefer Grade B.

[rudy]

Hi Katey, I've used Crown brand for the last year or so and just love it. It is Certified Organic and it's from Dutchess County, New York. It's pricey, but worth every cent. Maybe you could start with the "Petite Trio" and see which you like best before buying the larger size. website: crownmaple dot com

[chips]

I did not like pure, organic maple syrup until this years. Excellent year last year for maple sap and bought from a local. I need to go back and see if has some more. the best. I have tried the Maple Grove and did not care for it.

[forrestwolf]

I was married to a Woodstock, Vermonter, and he was serious about his maple syrup......... There is a General Store in Woodstock, that I would call and just order what I wanted, which was maple syrup from locals, not what I am about to post on here, and I would also order certain Vermont cheese that I could not get just anywhere, and it was local cheese as well.........If you know what you want......I have always been able to get them to sell me what is in there store, for the locals, not just from the mail order catalog........... Just give them a call and ask.........

http://www.gillinghams.com/pages/Vermont%20Foods/maple%20syrup.htm

[AnnMarie-1]

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