Why Grade B Maple Syrup?
Grade B. Grade a Syrup Is Produced Early on in the Season and Is Characterized by Its Light Amber Color. .. . Grade B Is Produced Later in the Season and Has a...
Grade B. Grade A syrup is produced early on in the season and is characterized by its light amber color. ... Grade B is produced later in the season and has a darker, grittier color, thicker viscosity, more robust maple flavor and more minerals. Grade B has a heavy maple flavor that lingers on your taste buds.
Why is Grade B maple syrup better?
Grade B maple syrup is much darker and has a stronger flavor. ... Grade B is often recommended for baking because its stronger flavor comes through more readily, but it can be a better choice for pancakes or waffles than Grade A if you, like me, are a fan of the flavor of maple in general.
Why is Grade B maple syrup now Grade A?
The longer answer:
Maple syrup that is very sweet is therefore more popular and therefore gets the grade “A” rating while the darker, stronger and more flavorful varieties (which are not as sweet) are considered second best and are called grade “B”.