Other Name(s): All pure maple syrup is produced from the sap of maple trees (Acer). Pure maple syrup is classified by a grading system determined by translucence (color) and flavor intensity. The ...

MONTPELIER Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, and now consumers can have a better understanding of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maple syrup is always a pantry staple, but its presence is especially welcome during the cold weather season, when pancakes are a ...

MONTPELIER In a state that has a long history of maple syrup production and fiercely protects the purity of its brand, Vermont producers are proud of their fancy, grade A dark amber and grade B syrup.

Serious business: Soul-searching in Vt. on whether to join standard maple-syrup grading system FILE-In this March 17, 2008, file photo, Henry Marckres holds a maple sample up for viewing in East ...

This week on Good Food, I chatted with Rich Focht, who has Hummingbird Ranch in Staatsburg, NY. They produce maple syrup, maple creams and maple sugar. It’s so fascinating how maple syrup is made – it ...