Maple & Syrups
Pure maple syrup is one of the few foods Canada can claim outright, and this shelf keeps it honest: organic amber and very dark grades from Canadian producers, classic glass-bottle pours, and — for anyone watching added sugar — maple-flavoured syrups sweetened without it, like Lakanto's pancake syrup and Good Good's no-added-sugar version. Same pancakes, more ways to top them.
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Grade is the main choice with pure maple. Amber, rich-taste syrup is the familiar table pour, while very dark, strong-taste syrup carries a deeper, almost molasses-like edge that stands up in baking, glazes and oatmeal. Organic bottles are certified at the producer level. Once opened, pure maple syrup belongs in the fridge — and if crystals form over time, a warm-water bath brings it right back.
The no-added-sugar options have earned their own following. Lakanto's pancake syrup leans on monkfruit for its sweetness, and Good Good's maple-flavoured syrup skips added sugar entirely — details spelled out on each maker's label. They pour and taste close enough to the real thing for weekday pancakes, waffles and yogurt bowls, which makes them an easy swap for households easing back on sugar without giving up the ritual.