While maple used to be classified as Grade A, B, or C, all commercially available syrup now proudly wears an A Grade. The difference is in the color and concentration—how much water has been ...

In 2015, producers across North America agreed to standards for maple syrup grades. The four grades include golden, amber, dark, and very dark, according to the United States Department of ...

Grade A Very Dark Strong Taste (formerly Grade B) – Dark syrup with a sweet, very robust maple flavor. While pure maple syrup is a sweet addition to the diet, it has been shown to contain less actual ...

Grades of maple syrup Once upon a time, maple syrup was categorized by three grades — fancy, A, and B. This grading system led to much confusion, as most people assumed "fancy" was the best and ...

Grade A Dark Robust Taste (formerly Grade A Dark Amber) – Darker syrup with a sweet, rich maple flavor. Grade A Very Dark Strong Taste (formerly Grade B) – Dark syrup with a sweet, very robust maple ...

Dark late-season syrup is thicker, with a bold flavor that stands up to braised pork. Related: Maple-Braised Pork Butt With Roasted-Vegetable Hodgepodge ...

Prior to March 2015, there were four categories of consumer-grade maple syrup—Fancy, Grade A Medium Amber, Grade A Dark Amber, and Grade B—plus Grade C, which was only available commercially.

Previously, maple syrup producers were only allowed to sell lighter grades of syrup to consumers, which has a milder flavor and is often used on pancakes, waffles, and French toast.

Light, Dark—All Maple Syrup Is Delish The liquid is now rated according to color rather than grade By Ralph Gardner Jr. Share Resize ...

Syrup has long been labelled based on color, and Vermont’s four grades, from lightest to darkest, were Fancy, Grade A Medium Amber, Grade A Dark Amber and Grade B (there is also a Grade C that ...