The Story Behind the Syrup
oxygen to seep through . Every month that syrup is left in a plastic container , the oxygen turns its color even darker , changing the grade of the syrup .
True to Maple Farmers ’ overarching philosophy of local farmer empowerment , each glass bottle of Maple Farmers syrup bears the imprint of the specific farm that made it , as well as a charming logo graphic that was designed by Krieg ’ s son . “ We want our customers to be able to develop deep relationships with the farmers who make their syrup ,” says Krieg . “ Every farm in the Maple Farmers family stands behind their product , and each batch possesses its own unique flavor and color grade .”
Krieg explains that all Maple Farmers syrup is graded into four distinct color grades : Golden & Delicate , Amber & Rich , Dark & Robust , and Very Dark & Strong .
According to Krieg , all of the sugar in the sap starts out as sucrose early on in the sugaring season . As the season progresses , natural bacteria present in the sap break the sucrose down into glucose , which tends to caramelize , or “ brown ” more easily than the sucrose . Krieg says that this natural phenomenon is what creates the darker colors later on in the season . He adds that each grade possesses its own special characteristics and flavor profile . “ The Golden & Delicate syrup has a light flavor . It ’ s absolutely delicious on vanilla ice cream and waffles . The Amber & Rich syrup and Dark & Robust syrup are wonderful mid-range syrups that perfectly complement pancakes . They ’ re also great for maple lattés and homemade flavored beverages . If you want to make a fantastic barbecue sauce , look no further than the Very Dark & Strong syrup . It ’ s got some real punch to it , so it ’ s a phenomenal sauce base .”
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