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Cary's Maple Premium Syrup
Cereal & Breakfast
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Cary's Maple Premium Syrup

Carys
8 foz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
0g
Protein
53g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cary's Maple Premium Syrup is a compact, Grade A amber maple syrup that reads like a classic pantry staple. You'd spot the 8 fl oz bottle on the grocery store's breakfast aisle or near jams, pancake mixes and pancake/waffle griddles — sometimes shelved alongside other specialty breakfast toppers like honey and fruit syrups. It works equally well on weekend brunch runs, holiday baking lists, or as a small gift in a local-foods section. The brand positioning leans traditional and straightforward: a small-format, regionally-sourced syrup that evokes home cooking and morning rituals. Marketing cues emphasize purity and artisanal roots (the label says "Pure Maple Syrup," lists Grade A amber, and notes Product of USA & Canada and a website), appealing to shoppers seeking an uncomplicated, familiar product rather than flashy, mass-market branding. Label characteristics give it a mild health halo through the word "pure," but there is no organic certification or child-focused characters — it's promoted more as wholesome and authentic than playful. In plain processing terms, this is concentrated maple sap — boiled, filtered, and bottled — with no added ingredients. Sensory details: it pours a translucent amber sheen, with a viscous, slightly runny syrup texture; aroma of toasted caramel and woody maple; taste is sweet with maple-forward complexity. The 8 oz size suggests ritual use — a tabletop bottle for weekend pancakes, a drizzle for yogurt or roasted vegetables, or a finishing glaze for holiday ham. It reads as practical, nostalgic, and quietly premium within everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Total Sugars53g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pure, Maple, Syrup..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a single-ingredient, concentrated food made by boiling and filtering maple sap; with no additives it fits the 'processed culinary ingredient' category rather than an ultraprocessed product.

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Common Questions about Cary's Maple Premium Syrup

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Cary's Maple Syrup is made from pure maple syrup, which means it’s free from artificial additives and preservatives. It's a natural source of sugars and can be a delightful addition to your breakfast, but it's still high in sugar, so moderation is key — especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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