Maple syrup or honey? The advantages and disadvantages.

Maple syrup and honey are both natural and healthier alternatives to refined industrial sugar. While honey is produced by bees, maple syrup is made by processing tree sap. Below, we discuss their pros and cons.

Bees produce the honey in their hiveIn nature, they depend on it to survive winter or periods of drought. After extracting the liquid nectar from the flowers, they store it in their second stomach. The enzymes present in this stomach pouch alter the structure and shelf life of the honey. Upon returning to the hive, the bees regurgitate the honey until it finally reaches the cell.

For get the maple syrup, The sap is transformed by heating it. The trees are tapped at a specific time of year. The sap is collected and transported to a processing plant. There it is heated to 104°C to cause the evaporation of its water and the transformation into syrup. The liquid condenses, thickens and takes on a color. It takes approximately thirty to forty liters of sap to produce a liter of maple syrup. There are three types of maple syrup: golden, amber, and dark. Dark maple syrup is harvested at the end of the season.

Maple syrup contains fat, unlike honey. The latter is higher in calories. One tablespoon contains 64 calories. in honey compared to 52 in maple syrup. Honey also has more carbohydrates and protein.

Honey has more vitamins B3, B5, B6, C, and folate, but maple syrup is more concentrated in vitamins B1 and B2. Mineral-wise, honey is rich in copper, phosphorus, iron, and sodium. In comparison, maple syrup contains more calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

Both contain antioxidants. Honey protects against stress oxidative while maple syrup helps fight the harmful action of free radicals. However, it is noted that the The amber version is the one that seems to contain the most antioxidant agents.

Like all sugars, both can lead to the development of certain diseases, such as hypertension or certain heart conditions. They should therefore be consumed in moderation. However, it should be noted that the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, slightly lower than that of honey, which is 61. Honey consumption by people suffering from diabetes should be monitored. This does not mean, however, that maple syrup has no glycemic impact, as it is still a sugar.

Maple syrup is suitable for a vegan lifestyle, unlike honey, which is an animal by-product. The latter, however, has the advantage of not having an expiration date because it is rot-proof. It can change consistency and crystallize, but it does not spoil.

If maple syrup keeps for years As long as it is unopened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within 12 months of opening. Because it is denser and contains water, it is more susceptible to mold growth.

Which is the healthier alternative? Maple syrup and honey each have their own pros and cons. They are both rich in different minerals and vitamins, but both contain antioxidants.

Maple syrup is preferable for people with diabetes, but it remains a sweetener that should be consumed sparingly. For people without diabetes, the choice between honey and maple syrup is really a matter of preference. Honey has the advantage to have a more or less intense taste depending on the flower from which it comes. Acacia honey, for example, is very mild and light in color. On the other hand, chestnut honey is dark and very strong in the mouth. Between the two, all-flower honey or spring honey are moderate in taste, with a floral accent.

Our website offers canned maple syrups from the La Petite Cabane à Sucre brand in Quebec City. They contain no added sugars, artificial colors, or flavors. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut- and peanut-free.

The 540 ml amber canned version is available individually or in pack of 5 cans. It also comes in a metal can of 250 ml, 500 ml And 1LGolden maple syrup is also available individually in 540ml and in packs of 5 cans.

For those with a sweet tooth or as a gift, choose the 540 ml maple syrup can in a pack of 10, with 5 amber and 5 golden cans. In jugs, the brand's amber maple syrup is available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, and 2 L sizes.

Also discover the amber maple syrup in a leaf bottle in 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml - both delicious and decorative. It is available in a glass bottle with a handle in 189 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml.

To offer or discover maple products, opt for a discovery box pack in regular or medium size. The little sugar shack also offers 540 ml can of golden maple syrup individually or in packs of 5, and dark maple syrup in 540 ml cans.

Looking for something a little more refined? Nokomis's original amber maple syrup will delight you with its woody oak flavor. It comes in a 750 ml glass bottle.

To combine two iconic Canadian products in one, try Nutri Fruit's cranberry maple syrup. For kids, you can choose Isens' strawberry maple syrup.

All of these products are especially delicious when paired with waffles, French toast, or the best of the best: pancakes. To help you prepare this little snack, why not try a pancake mix of Canada's Finest?