Maple syrup
What is Maple syrup?
Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar maple, red maple, and black maple. The sap is collected by tapping the trees in late winter or early spring, then boiled to evaporate most of the water, concentrating the sugars and developing its characteristic flavour and colour.
Is Maple syrup vegan?
Maple syrup is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Maple syrup gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Maple syrup a major allergen?
Maple syrup is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Maple syrup used for?
Maple syrup is primarily used as a sweetener and flavouring agent in a wide variety of foods.
Is Maple syrup safe?
Maple syrup is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Maple syrup is primarily used as a sweetener and flavouring agent in a wide variety of foods. Its distinct caramel-like taste makes it a popular choice for breakfast items like pancakes and waffles, as well as in baked goods, desserts, sauces, and marinades.
Health notes
Maple syrup is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is a source of sugars, and like other sugars, its consumption should be moderated as part of a balanced diet. The NHS advises limiting free sugars, which include those naturally present in syrups.
Allergen info
Maple syrup is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Maple syrup
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