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Maple syrup grades do not correspond with quality but rather with flavor and color. All grades are the same high quality. Generally the darker the grade the heartier the maple flavor. This is a generalization, as grade alone will not determine flavor. You can have two samples of the same grade side by side and each may have a dramatically different flavor.

For pancakes and waffles or ice cream stick with the lighter grades. The delicatly subtle sweetness of Fancy and the more pronounced flavor of A-Medium make for the perfect toppings.

For breakfast and dessert as well as a little cooking give A-Medium or A-Dark a try. These are great for all around use and the heartier maple flavor is sure to spice up any recipe.

For cooking and baking grade B is the likely choice. This is the heartiest grade with the heaviest maple flavor. It will not be hidden by the other ingredients and makes for the perfect sugar substitute in any recipe.

Don't get too hung up on which grade to buy. All grades of maple syrup are delicious and you can mix and match grades with many of our maple syrup store items.

• Light Amber color, delicate maple bouquet

• Delightfully mild maple flavor, excellent on ice cream or on foods which permit its subtle flavor to be appreciated.

• Medium Amber color, pronounced maple bouquet

• Characteristic maple flavor; popular for table and all around use.

• Dark Amber color, robust maple bouquet

• Heartier maple flavor; also very popular for table and all around use.

• The strongest and darkest table grade maple syrup

• Some people prefer this syrup for the table and its stronger maple flavor makes it the best grade for cooking.