Tapping into UK Maple Demand

A property developer has announced all its new UK homes’ kitchens will feature a third ‘maple’ tap, to respond to the UK’s surge in demand for pure maple syrup from Quebec and Canada.

Quebec-based Elpam Purys, which is currently developing over 100,000 new-builds in England and Wales, says the third tap, commonplace in Canadian homes, will soon become standard in the UK.

Serge Erable, chief executive at Elpam Purys, said: “In Canada, pure maple syrup is such a part of our daily lives that we all have a third tap for maple, next to ‘hot’ and ‘cold’, so we can add it to any dish – be it pancakes, ice cream, soup, or in baking.

“Last year, exports of pure maple syrup from Quebec to the UK rose by 36%, and we’ve seen a hike in requests from Canadian expats for us to fit maple taps, so it makes perfect sense to now put them as standard in all our UK homes.”

For more information go to www.elpampurys.com

woman using maple tap on pancakes

close up of woman using maple tap over pancakes

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.