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j y <br /> � 4 <br /> .•A <br /> Maple Syrup Nutrition <br /> The Original Natural Sweetener <br /> Pure Maple Syrup is a"natural"food,processed by heat concentration of pure maple sap,which is the nutrient liquid utilized by the plant <br /> for the annual growth of its tissues.Our maple syrup is available in all grades,natural and organic,and a variety of sizes. <br /> Sugars <br /> y Sugars are an important source of energy.The main sugar in pure maple syrup is sucrose, <br /> which is the sole sugar in the Grade A Light Amber and Grade A Golden Color Delicate Taste grade syrups.The darker grades of syrup <br /> contain a small and variable amount of fructose and glucose.In order of sweetness,sucrose is less sweet than fructose,but sweeter than <br /> glucose. <br /> Maple syrup caloric value is 52 calories per tablespoon,molasses 40,corn syrup 60 and honey is 45. With a glycemic index of 54,maple <br /> syrup is considered a low glycemic product,which means it affects blood sugar to a lesser degree than sugar(GI 58)or honey(GI 87). <br /> (source:Summary of Health Benefits of Pure Maple Syrup:Summary of Information Compiled by the International Maple Syrup <br /> Institute. <br /> (http://www.internationalmapL yrupinstitute.com/uploads/7/0/9/2/7092109/ nutrition and health benefits of pure maple syrup.pdf). <br /> Minerals <br /> Minerals have specific and nonspecific nutritional functions in the body metabolism.In pure filtered maple syrup,the main minerals <br /> present are:potassium,calcium,magnesium,sodium,zinc,manganese,phosphorus,iron,and selenium. <br /> Per 60 ml(1/4 cup),in%DV Maple Syrup HFCS Honey White Sugar Brown Sugar <br /> Manganese 100 4 3 0 9 <br /> Riboflavin 37 4 2 1 0 <br />