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Go crazy for Grade B? Swear by Fancy? You won't find these grades of maple syrup gracing store shelves anymore. Here's everything you need to know about the sweet stuff's new grading...
Real maple syrup is divided into four main grades: Golden, Amber, Dark, and Very Dark. Each one varies in color, viscosity, and strength of flavor.
Choosing Your Preferred Maple Syrup Grades and Colors. Sugaring season is one of our favorite times of the year and we’ll never turn down a fresh bottle of Vermont maple syrup, no matter the grade. There’s something to love about all colors and flavors from golden to dark. No single one is the best!
Grade B maple syrups were no different in how they adhered to the same guidelines of Grade A syrups, but texture and taste did make them different. While Grade A was once reserved for...
Our guide to maple syrup grades is here to help. Before 2014, pure maple syrup was graded using three letters — A (light), B (dark), and C (very dark, and only sold commercially).
Between Grade A and B syrup, Grade B is the darker and bolder of the two. But to cut down on confusion in the grocery aisle, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will revise their grading...
Color: Almost black in its intensity, formerly classified as Grade B maple syrup. Flavor: The boldest of all the grades, this syrup has a strong and intense maple flavor. Best Used: Perfect for recipes that require a deep maple flavor, such as in certain meat glazes or stews.
This handy chart from the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producer’s Association compares the old grades to the new ones. So if you’re looking for what used to be called Grade B, you’d choose Grade A: Dark.
Grade B syrup, which is now classified as Grade A Dark Color with Robust Taste, is darker, has a stronger maple flavor, and is harvested later in the season. How do the flavor profiles compare between different maple syrup grades?
However, there's a clear distinction between Grade A and Grade B bottles of maple syrup; here are the differences between the two and which might be best for your needs.