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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Maple syrup is an especially welcome pantry staple during the cold weather season, when pancakes are a weekend breakfast star and root vegetables shine with a drizzle of this sweet gold. There are so ...