What are the Ingredients to Maple Syrup? Do you add sugar?
There is only 1 ingredient to Maple Syrup - Maple Sap. We just boil it down. The sap has sugar in it already, we do not add anything to it.
How long does it take to boil?
Anywhere from 4 hours to 16 hours. That is why pure Maple Syrup is so expensive!
Why does Maple Syrup come in different colours?
Maple syrup comes in different colours because of cooking and the types of sugars the trees produce (Sucrose vs glucose). As the sugars within the sap cook, some of the sucrose breaks down into glucose, they caramelize (glucose caramelizes more). Usually the longer they cook, the darker the syrup gets. It has nothing to do with final sugar content of the syrup, which is the same range for all Maple Syrup.
How good is Sheldon Maple Syrup?
It is incredible. Sheldon Maple syrup has a great depth of flavour that is unique to the Sheldon valley and has a distincive taste to syrups made elsewhere. Come to Sheldon and taste the difference!
How does the environment affect the trees and syrup production?
Visit our Inquiry Page to discover the answers to that question yourself. We have answers for some, and others may take a few more years to answer.