Maine Maple Syrup Grades
Grades of Maple Syrup – Maine Maple Sugaring Information
Definitions for the different grades of Maine Maple Syrup. Maine Maple Syrup grades vary depending on the tree and the time of season you are tapping.
Maple Syrup Grades
The tap made early in the season generally produces a Grade A Fancy Syrup – the lightest shade and most delicate flavored Maple Syrup. Sap gathered later in the season tends to produce a heartier Grade B Maple Syrup. If you would like to feature your Maine Sugarhouse or Maple Products in ME Living.com, contact us at MELiving.com – Maine’s Internet Magazine.
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Maine Maple Syrup Grading System |
| Fancy, U.S. Grade A Light Amber Maple Syrup This light amber-colored syrup has a delicate maple bouquet and a delightfully mild maple flavor. Popular served over vanilla ice cream, in tea, or in any manner that complements its subtle maple flavor. Many enjoy a slightly-cooled heaping spoonful fresh from the pot! |
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Grade A Medium Amber Maple Syrup This medium amber-colored syrup with a pronounced maple bouquet and a characteristic maple flavor is most often used on pancakes, waffles, and as an all-around table syrup. Medium Amber is also delicious by the slightly-cooled spoonful. |
| Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup A dark amber color with a robust maple bouquet and hearty maple flavor. Most often used to accompany breakfast entrees and as an all-around table syrup. |
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| Grade B Maple Syrup The strongest and darkest table grade syrup that is preferred by many for its pronounced maple flavor. The most common grade ised in cooking and to add flavor to processed foods. |
Maine Maple Syrup
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Maine Maple Producers by Region |
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Aroostook County ME Maple Producers Fort Kent, Houlton, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Madawaska |
| Downeast & Acadia ME Maple Producers Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Eastport, Lubec, Cherryfield, Machias |
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| Greater Portland & Casco Bay ME Maple Producers Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth |
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| Kennebec & Moose River Valley ME Maple Producers Augusta, Skowhegan, Waterville, The Forks |
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| Lakes & Mountains ME Maple Producers Auburn, Lewiston, Norway, Bethel, Farmington, Naples |
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| Midcoast Maine Maple Producers Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Brunswick, Belfast, Searsport |
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| South Coastal ME Maple Producers Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York |
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| Katahdin & Moosehead ME Maple Producers Bangor, Brewer, Greenville, Lincoln, Millinocket, Orono, Baxter State Park |
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