Earth Day 2016

Beyond the Bottle: How Quebec’s Maple Forest Serves a Greater Good

While long appreciated as a source of delicious maple products, Quebec’s maple forests create more than what you find on your dining room table. They also serve the greater good by providing many, less obvious benefits to people and the world around us. Recent research undertaken by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers and partners reveals new insights on the positive effects of maple production in Quebec.

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Quebec's maple forest

Earth Day 2016: Beyond the Bottle – How Quebec’s Maple Forest Serves a Greater Good

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.