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Robust
25 - 49.9%
For consumers who prefer a dark coloured syrup
with substantial or robust taste
VERY DARK
A new maple syrup grading standard was introduced in 2017. The new four color categories in the ''A Grade'' are determined by the level of light transmission in the syrup as measured with a spectrophotometer.
GOLDEN
75 - 100%
Delicate
For consumers who prefer a lighter-coloured maple syrup
with delicate or mild taste.
AMBER
For consumers who prefer a full-bodied tasting
syrup of medium taste intensity
50 - 74.9%
Rich
DARK
This maple syrup is great for cooking, although some
consumers prefer it for daily table use
Strong
0 - 24.9%
The flavour wheel is used to describe the flavours of maple products. It provides a scientific basis for accurate, reliable descriptions of the taste of maple syrup. The wheel consists of 13 flavours families and 39 sub-flavours divided into 91 attributes.
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