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What is unfiltered maple syrup?

Maple Sap is tree's the primary source for nutrients. When the tree's root system begins pumping sap up the trunk to feed the tree in early spring it brings with it many nutrients and minerals (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Selenium). We collect the sap and boil off water until the syrup reaches the proper density (66.7brix). During the boiling process only the water evaporates. Not only does the sugar concentration increase, so does the mineral concentration. These minerals begin to collect to one another and form small granules (know to syrup makers as "sugar sand" or niter). This "sugar sand", given this name because of its light blond color and slightly gritty texture, is then filtered out of the maple syrup. Unless you have asked for it specifically from a producer, any syrup you will find will be the filtered variety and look very clear.

In a nutshell unfiltered syrup is pure maple syrup with all the minerals and nutrients that were present when the sap was collected from the tree. It tastes the same and looks the same but will have a cloudy rather than clear appearance.

Why are we offering unfiltered maple syrup?

We have been selling unfiltered maple syrup to a handful of customers who requested it for the past few years and thought: Why shouldn't we offer this to the rest of our customers?

Why do producers filter maple syrup?

Because sugar sand gives maple syrup a cloudy appearance and can have a slight texture.

Is unfiltered maple syrup safe to eat?

Of course. All you are getting in unfiltered maple syrup is more of the same minerals and nutrients that filtered pure maple syrup contains.

If you have any questions please call or email.