Maple syrup is one of Canada’s most iconic sweet treats, loved for its unique flavour and natural origin. However,...
The surprising benefits of maple, this blond gold from Quebec
Maple will never cease to amaze you! Did you know that maple products are found in more than 60 countries? More and more people around the world are loving maple, this blond gold from Quebec. What are the virtues hidden behind the incredible maple?
Maple water, a natural source of energy
You should know that the Quebec maple syrup is made from a single ingredient: maple water. The flow of this sap, a natural phenomenon specific to eastern North America, takes place every spring when night and day temperatures alternate between freezing and thawing.
The virtues of maple water
Delicious, maple water is also a drink full of virtues and pleasant to drink with its delicately sweet taste. It also contains several vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polyphenols, enzymes, probiotics and electrolytes.
The winning choice for our athletes
Composed of 95% at 97.5% of water and naturally comprising only about 2% of sugar, it is no wonder that maple water or any other maple product consumed before, during and after training has become the winning choice for our athletes (1). Due to its sugar and mineral content, many other culinary uses are also possible with maple water, including tea or coffee, cocktails, cooking vegetables, smoothies, in sauces, broths, soups or stews..., it's up to you to let your imagination run wild. Sterilized maple water packaged in agri-food cardboard packaging (2) does not require any refrigeration before opening, can be stored for more than 18 months at room temperature and 14 days in the refrigerator after opening. It can therefore be enjoyed all year round.
Hangover cure
Another interesting fact is that, thanks to the minerals, amino acids and phenolic compounds it contains, maple water provides complete rehydration at twice the speed of normal water, making it an excellent cure for hangovers. In fact, when consumed before alcohol, it allows the body to metabolize it more quickly and thus reduce the effects of the day after.
100% pure Quebec maple syrup%
Maple syrup is part of Quebec's culinary culture. It is a natural sugar that contains vitamins and minerals and is free of any additives, colorings, artificial flavors or preservatives. It is obtained by concentrating the sap from the sugar maple tree (Acer Saccharum – 87%) and red maple (Acer rubrum – 13%).
The virtues of Quebec maple syrup
Maple syrup full of antioxidants which help cells absorb glucose quickly, giving this local product a low glycemic index. Several studies have shown that maple syrup is richer in polyphenols, which allows cells to absorb glucose quickly. For people with diabetes, consuming maple syrup would therefore raise blood sugar levels less than an equivalent amount in calories of any other sweetener, thereby avoiding spikes in blood sugar and insulin in people with diabetes.
THE nutritional values Quebec maple syrup
As for energy intake, a 15 ml serving of maple syrup contains less calories than the same portion of honey or table syrup. Maple syrup is also one of the lowest-calorie sweeteners. From a nutritional point of view, granulated sugar contains only sucrose and does not provide any nutrients. Maple syrup, on the other hand, provides several essential minerals (manganese, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium) compared to honey which contains only a small amount of potassium.
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