URI pharmacy researcher finds beneficial compounds in pure maple syrup

University of Rhode Island ^ | Mar 21, 2010 | Unknown

[hennie pennie]

Have you seen this article?

I was surprised that the article made no mention as to the various grades of maple syrup, as the grades contain widely varying amounts of fructose and presumably other nutrients too will fluctuate amongst the grades of maple syrup.

IF these findings are accurate & stand the test of time, wouldn't there be any evidence somewhere about the actual health benefits of pure maple syrup users - among indigenous North American peoples, Canada's First Nations, and/or family farms where maple sugaring has been a tradition each Spring for many many many generations???

Thanks.

[Ellendra]

Maple syrup is unique in that it is the only commercial product in our diet that comes from a plant's sap.

Don't most sugars come from the sap (i.e. juices) of plants?

[thecodont]

"In a certain sense, people view sap as the life blood of the tree," Seeram said. "Maple syrup is unique in that it is the only commercial product in our diet that comes from a plant's sap. This is a niche resource for northeast North America. Canada is the biggest producer of maple syrup and the United States is the biggest consumer."

I wonder if cane sugar syrup has some of the same compounds? It's commercially available in pure form (e.g. Steen's) in the southern U.S.

[LucyJo]

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[nw_arizona_granny]

Bump.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Thanks for the ping.

It is always nice when something that one enjoys, is declared to be good for you.