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[forrestwolf]

[forrestwolf]

On 2/22/2014 forrestwolf said:

On 2/22/2014 AnnMarie-1 said:

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Having problems getting the ""quote"" to post right.........

[boby]

Vermont, which takes its maple syrup very seriously, has recently revised the classification system for its own syrup, and is petitioning other states to follow its lead. (I haven't memorized the new grades, but you can look them up on the Internet). So you may, sooner, or later, be looking for a grade of syrup that doesn't exist anymore. Basically what they've done is stratify Grade A and B into several different types for each grade.

These folks don't fool around. They fought for years to keep pancake house-type restaurants from labeling the bottles on the tables "maple" when they weren't pure maple syrup and that's why you see "Breakfast syrup" on buffet tables all over the state.

[Topaz Gem]

I buy my maple syrup directly from a maple farm and they recommend Grade A Dark Amber as the most flavorful for pancakes, etc.

For baking, always use Grade B.

[terrier3]

I get NY organic maple syrup, maple cream and maple sugar from our famer's market.

I prefer the darker versions - more flavorful.

[stilltamn8r]

I use B grade and get it at Trader Joe's..

[Bird]

I buy Wegman's (local market chain) organic in small bottles. I never looked until now, but it says "Grade A" on the label. It's pretty $$$, and I don't know the price any more, but just buy it without looking. It is excellent. I use very little, it has so much flavor! A little maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, maybe mustard, mixed into a salad dressing, wonderful! - Bird

P.S. The Costco one in the opaque bottle - I had it a couple of times, forgot it has to go in the fridge. It developed mold on top and I had to throw it away. I recommend a glass bottle so you can see the condition of the syrup!

[Bird]

On 2/24/2014 boby said:

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These folks don't fool around. They fought for years to keep pancake house-type restaurants from labeling the bottles on the tables "maple" when they weren't pure maple syrup and that's why you see "Breakfast syrup" on buffet tables all over the state.

This is great to read! I wish the honey "industry" could do that same thing. Major cereal companies import Chinese "honey." May I say "honey product?" Who knows what that is mixed with. Yet, to my knowledge, they can say it's honey in the ingredients. - Bird

[ROMARY]

Trader Joe's. I've often seen maple syrup in a maple leaf shaped bottle. Haven't tried it, though.

[Kachina624]

How could maple syrup NOT be organic?