Common questions

Is Dark Maple Syrup healthy?

Dark Maple Syrup scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of maple syrup, a minimally processed ingredient with no additives or artificial components.

How processed is Dark Maple Syrup?

Dark Maple Syrup is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Dark 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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Dark Maple Syrup

Name: Dark Maple Syrup
Brand: Maribel

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Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Category Syrups

Summary

This product consists solely of maple syrup, a minimally processed ingredient with no additives or artificial components. The high sugar content is natural to maple syrup and is expected for this type of product, resulting in a light penalty. Its processing level is low, and the ingredient quality is high, contributing to a favorable score.

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 provides antioxidants that may offer some health benefits.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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