540 ml canned Quebec golden maple syrup

THE maple syrup originating from the Americas is a sweetener produced from maple sap. Maple sap is more commonly called maple water. This maple water is transformed into sugar by evaporation in Ltraditional sugar shacks from the Quebec region. Maple syrup is produced mainly in Canada, it is widely consumed in Japan, France and Germany. Its very characteristic and sweet flavor, as well as its texture, make it an ideal substitute for the preparation of salty and sweet dishes.

THE maple syrup is very well known for being used on traditional pancakes, and yet this sweetener lends itself to many other uses. It replaces traditional sugar in cakes and biscuits, it sweetens ice creams and yogurts, caramelizes and lacquers meats, and glazes vegetables. We use the maple syrup in vinaigrettes, or to prepare caramel or the famous sugar pie, you can find a multitude of recipes based on maple syrup.

In addition to being delicious, the various products of themaple have many health-promoting properties. Include them in your diet now.

Good maple syrup full of antioxidants which help cells absorb glucose more quickly, resulting in a low glycolic index. The virtues of maple syrup have been demonstrated by the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) at the University of LAVAL. In fact, these studies revealed that the maple syrup is richer in polyphenols than rice syrup, white sugar and corn syrup. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress that causes diseases such as type 2 diabetes, pro-inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular disease and obesity.

THE maple syrup is also distinguished from all other sugars because it contains abscisic acid and phasic acid. In vitro experiments show that these two molecules promote greater and faster glucose uptake by muscle cells without inducing significant insulin secretion. This is one of the key problems in type 2 diabetes. Maple syrup is a natural sugar which contains minerals and vitamins. It is important to know that Quebec maple syrup is 100% pure and contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

THE maple syrup is a natural source of energy used by many athletes. It also has some pretty amazing nutritional values. Maple products obviously contain sugar and should therefore be consumed in moderation.