Maple Syrup Blog

the master cleanse

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Many people buy maple syrup in our shop and online in order to do the Master Cleanse. The Master Cleanse is supposed to clean and detoxify the body. The Master Cleanse was initially published in the 1940’s by Stanley Burroughs. The cleanse contains water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper; although there are many variations of the...

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is maple syrup healthy?

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It seems odd that something so sweet can actually be healthy. But pure maple syrup has many health benefits! Pure maple syrup has fewer calories and a higher concentration of minerals than honey. So the next time you’re looking for a sugar fix, try pure maple syrup!

Pure maple syrup is 100% natural, it has no other ingredients ...

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seconds

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In our retail shop, we sell a variety of items at discounted prices, and we call these items "Seconds".  Whenever we see a product in the shop that has a rip in the label,  or something broke off the product , or if it's nearing it's expiry date, we will put that...

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ways to use maple syrup

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Tired of the same old foods? Spice up some of your favourites by using pure maple syrup. Give one of these ideas a try! 

  • the traditional use on pancakes, waffles, and french toast
  • add maple syrup and cinnamon to cooked sweet potatoes
  • drizzle over ice cream<...

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how to replace sugar with maple syrup

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    In 2004, on average, Canadians consumed the equivalent of 26 teaspoons of sugar daily. This amounted to over 24% of their total daily calorie intake! When white sugar is refined from cane sugar, most nutrients are lost. When we eat a lot of white sugar, our pancreas becomes strained from having to constantly...

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what is the difference between organic and non organic maple syrup

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    At Acadian Maple, we sell Pure Maple Syrup as well as Certified Organic Pure Maple Syrup. Our Organic Maple Syrup is certified organic by Quality Assurance International. Organic food products are grown naturally using no chemicals including pesticides, radiation, or genetic engineering. Pure means that there is only one ingred...

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maple syrup grades

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With no preservatives, additives or chemicals, pure maple syrup is a wild crafted natural product. If it says "pure", the maple syrup you are using is 66.0 to 68.5 % sugar, regardless of its colour or taste. Like most agricultural commodities in Canada, maple syrup has different grade distinctions. The ability of "grading" or affixing a Canadian grade to agricultural products is only endorsed...

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maple syrup facts you may not know

1. 85% of the worlds maple syrup is made in Canada.

2. Maple syrup is North Americas first agricultural harvest of the season.

3. Maple syrup is a woodland crop, un-fertilized, un-cultivated and made mostly by the burning of wood.  A renewable fuel.

4. Maple syrup is one of very few agricultural crops that can be called entirely North American.
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