Can I give my children maple flakes ?

Yes, Maple Flakes are a delicious way for the entire family to sweeten things up! Unlike honey (which you shouldn't give to children under the age of 12 months) and artificial sweeteners, Maple Flakes are a completely safe and natural sweetener for all ages. Plus, Maple Flakes have never come into contact with allergens, so children with allergies to foods such as peanuts, soy, and dairy products can enjoy these sweet little flakes too.

Are Maple Flakes low on the glycemic index (GI)?

Our sources say it's likely that maple flakes are quite low on the glycemic index. The glycemic index is a scale used to compare the affects of different foods on your blood sugar when compared to 100% glucose (or sugar). The glycemic index of pure maple syrup is about 54, which means that maple syrup affects your blood sugar about half as much as 100% glucose. Maple syrup has been tested and is indeed a low glycemic index food. Since Maple Flakes are made only of pure, organic maple syrup, they too are likely a low glycemic index food.

Yes, Maple Flakes are a delicious way for the entire family to sweeten things up! Unlike honey (which you shouldn't give to children under the age of 12 months) and artificial sweeteners, Maple Flakes are a completely safe and natural sweetener for all ages. Plus, Maple Flakes have never come into contact with allergens, so children with allergies to foods such as peanuts, soy, and dairy products can enjoy these sweet little flakes too.

Are Maple Flakes diet-friendly ?

With only 7.5 calories per teaspoon, important minerals, and lots of crunchy, flavorful character, there's no doubt that Maple Flakes are a healthful way to sweeten things up. Maple Flakes can actually make your favorite foods more diet-friendly and that's what makes these flakes so special. Creating lower calorie, lower fat versions of your favorite sauces and glazes, snacks, breakfast classics, and even desserts is simple and delicious with Maple Flakes.

What is manganese? Do I need it in my diet?

Manganese may be a little mineral, but it packs some big health benefits! Manganese helps your body make use of the carbohydrates and protein in the foods you eat. It also helps keep your bones strong and healthy. Experts recommend that manganese come from our diets rather than supplements. Just one tablespoon of Maples Flakes provides 15% of your Daily Value of this important nutrient.

How are maple flakes made?

Step 1: Dehydration We dehydrate maple syrup in a vacuum room at a relatively low temperature. This produces a very dry product that will not cake over time, preserves a fine maple taste, and gives it an extra-crisp texture. The cranberry maple flakes are obtained by the addition of pure cranberry juice concentrate.

Step 2: Sifting and grinding Next, flakes are ground and sifted to obtain desired particle size. We actually offer the product in 3 sizes: fine, medium and coarse.

Step 3: Bagging The product is finally packed in different formats. Each package is identified by a batch number for tracking purposes.

How is maple syrup graded?

Canadian classification divides maple syrup into five different grades. The main factor used for grading is color expressed in terms of % of light transmittance. It is measured with an instrument called spectrophotometer.

Generally speaking, the lighter the color grade, the more delicate the flavor and the darker the color grade, the stronger the taste.

Canada No. 1 Extra Light (formerly grade AA): Produced at the very beginning of the season, very pale color and delicate taste. Light: Transmittance over 75% (U.S. Grade A Light Amber)

Canada No. 1 Light (formerly grade A): Produced at the beginning of the season in mid March. Pale amber in color with a pure, subtle flavor. Light Transmittance 61?74% (U.S. Grade A Medium Amber)

Canada No. 1 Medium (formerly grade B): Produced in the middle of the season, this is the most popular grade available. A rich amber color and more pronounced flavor. Light Transmittance 44?60% (U.S. Grade A Dark Amber)

Canada No. 2 Amber: Produced near the end of the season, stronger maple taste and dark color. Recommended for cooking or for those who prefer a strong maple taste. Light Transmittance 27?43%. (U.S. Grade B)

Canada No. 3 Dark: Produced at the very end of the season, it has the highest mineral content. This is a very dark syrup mainly used as an ingredient for food processing. Light Transmittance 0?26% (U.S. Grade B)