Common questions

Is Maple Syrup healthy?

Maple Syrup scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a single-ingredient item made entirely from maple syrup, which is a natural sweetener.

How processed is Maple Syrup?

Maple Syrup is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Maple Syrup's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Maple syrup counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Maple Syrup

Name: Maple Syrup
Brand: Old Fashioned Maple Crest

Old Fashioned Maple Crest

Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 2

Category Syrups

Summary

This product is a single-ingredient item made entirely from maple syrup, which is a natural sweetener. It is minimally processed and does not contain any artificial additives, seed oils, or high-fructose corn syrup. The high sugar content is typical for syrups, but the absence of additional harmful ingredients supports a high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Maple syrup

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Risks

High sugar content may contribute to increased blood sugar levels and potential weight gain if consumed in excess.

Benefits

Contains small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc, and antioxidants that may provide some health benefits.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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