syrup is very widespread in America and is favourite delicacy of Americans. Production of 1 liter of syrup requires 40 liters of maple juice. Juice is prepared in evaporators for a long time.
Maple syrup – extremely useful product. It contains sodium, magnesium, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and vitamins of group B.
Read on Lifegid: Girasol syrup: advantage or harm?
Antioxidant connections (for example, polyphenols) which prevent formation of cancer and diseases of a cardiovascular system are a part of syrup. In maple syrup there are less sugar and fructose, than in honey, it is recommended as a dietary product. Syrup contains phytohormones which are useful to work of a liver and a pancreas.
Comparison of sugar, cane sugar, honey and maple syrup::
|
In 100 g of a product: |
Sugar |
Cane sugar |
Honey |
Maple syrup |
|
Calories |
399 |
380 |
304 |
261 |
|
Carbohydrates |
100 |
98 |
82 |
67 |
|
Fats |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Proteins |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Sugar |
99 |
97 |
82 |
59 |
|
Potassium |
29 |
133 |
52 |
204 |
|
Calcium |
12 |
83 |
6 |
67 |
|
Magnesium |
2 |
9 |
2 |
14 |
|
Manganese |
0.05 |
0.06 |
0.08 |
3.3 |
|
Zinc |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.22 |
4.16 |
Maple syrup reduces risk of a disease of diabetes, interferes with development of atherosclerosis, enhances potency and we stimulate the immune system