Organic Maple Syrup Grade C, 375ml, Green

Maple trees, which are the sole source of the syrup, are found in some Canadian provinces – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, as well as in the US states of Vermont and New York. The process of harvesting maple syrup is a centuries-old tradition in North America, where Native Americans used it for both food and medicine. With their tomahawks, they would make holes in the tree and collect the syrup in special containers. Nowadays, much newer and more precise technologies are used to extract the precious syrup. A small hole is drilled in the tree, allowing the sap to flow out freely.

Maple syrup contains fewer calories and has a higher concentration of minerals than honey. It can be found at any time of the year! It is one of the world's nutritional wonders. This sticky, amber-colored syrup with a sweet taste comes from the sap of a black or red maple tree. The sap is clear, almost tasteless, and has a very low sugar content during this initial process. It is then boiled to acquire a greater density, taste, and color. Its sugar content is around 60%.

There are many reasons why maple syrup is considered a very healthy product. It is an excellent source of manganese and zinc. Manganese is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes for maintaining energy production and antioxidant effects. Specifically in our cells, where mitochondria are the main energy producers, one of these enzymes, for which manganese is the primary fuel, operates – from maple syrup, we can obtain 22% of our daily needs. It promotes heart health. Zinc, besides being an antioxidant, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis. It is necessary for maintaining the function of endothelial cells. This way, it increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol!

Maple syrup plays an important role in maintaining the immune system. Many functions of our defense system are not in optimal form without zinc. Especially in children, its deficiency reduces the number of white blood cells – T-lymphocytes, macrophages, and B cells. Zinc restores their normal condition. Manganese is used as an immunostimulant and participates in the production of male hormones. Maple syrup can support male reproduction. Zinc is most concentrated in the prostate – no other tissue contains a greater amount of this substance. Its low content can be a prerequisite for prostate cancer. The mineral is used for medical purposes to reduce its enlarged size.

Maple syrup is also rich in: carbohydrates, sugars, soluble and insoluble fibers, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, and more.