Benefits of Maple Syrup

Our 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup only has one ingredient in it, nothing added or taken away. Unlike many other syrup brands Pure Maple tastes great, is free of colourings, artificial flavours and is not diluted with cane sugar or corn syrup. This means that our customers experience delicious, real maple syrup every time.

Not all maple syrup is the same…
The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers state that pure maple syrup contains essential vitamins and minerals, rich in manganese and riboflavin and a source of copper^[1] and potassium^[2].

A great totally natural sweetener pure maple syrup is best as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle, and whilst research into the exact antioxidant capacity of maple syrup is still underway, the known properties of these vitamins and minerals contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress:

• Maple syrup is rich in manganese^[1] which helps make and activate some of the enzymes in the body. Enzymes are proteins that help the body carry out chemical reactions, such as breaking down food^[3], which contributes to^[5]:
  • normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • the maintenance of normal bones
  • the normal formation of connective tissue
  • the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Maple syrup is a rich source of riboflavin^[1], also known as vitamin B₂, helps keep skin, eyes, and the nervous system healthy, the body release energy from food^[4], which contributes to^[5]:
  • normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • normal functioning of the nervous system
  • the maintenance of normal skin
  • the maintenance of normal vision
  • the normal metabolism of iron
  • the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
  • the maintenance of normal red blood cells
  • the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
  • the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Maple syrup is a source of copper^[1], helps produce red and white blood cells, trigger the release of iron to form haemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen around the body. It is also thought to be important for brain development, the immune system and strong bones^[3], which contributes to^[5]:
  • maintenance of normal connective tissues
  • normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • normal functioning of the nervous system
  • normal hair pigmentation
  • normal iron transport in the body
  • normal skin pigmentation
  • the normal function of the immune system
  • the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Maple syrup is a source of potassium^[2], a mineral that helps control the balance of fluids in the body, and helps the heart muscle work properly^[3], which contributes to^[5]:
  • normal functioning of the nervous system
  • normal muscle function
  • the maintenance of normal blood pressure

References

Notes

1. Maple Syrup’s Surprising Benefits – Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.
2. World Health Day: Healthy eating made easy – Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.
3. Vitamins and minerals > Others – NHS.
4. Vitamins and minerals > B vitamins and folic acid – NHS.
5. Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims – GOV.UK.