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Cary's Sugar Free Artificial Maple Flavor Syrup
Cereal & Breakfast
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Cary's Sugar Free Artificial Maple Flavor Syrup

Cary's
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
55mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cary's Sugar Free Artificial Maple Flavor Syrup is a budget‑friendly, low‑calorie pancake topping you’d find in the breakfast aisle alongside pancake mixes, traditional maple syrups, and other sugar‑free tabletop syrups. Packaged in a 12 fl oz squeezable bottle, it leans on Cary’s long maple heritage in its marketing while clearly signaling a modern twist: all the maple association with none of the sugar. Shoppers reach for it during busy mornings, weekend brunches, or when packing a cooler for a road trip — anyone who wants the syrup ritual without the sugar load, including dieters, people with diabetes, or families trying to cut added sugars. The label highlights “sugar‑free” and flavor claims, and uses heritage cues from the Cary’s brand to lend authenticity; there are no organic or non‑GMO badges, and the ingredient list includes several preservatives, stabilizers, bulking agents, and high‑intensity sweeteners rather than pure maple. Sensory expectations: a glossy, pourable syrup with a thinner, slightly viscous mouthfeel (cellulose gum and sorbitol provide body), a quickly perceived intense sweet taste from sucralose/acesulfame/aspartame, and artificial maple flavor notes and caramel color to round out the profile; some consumers notice a cooling or lingering aftertaste typical of high‑potency sweeteners. Ritual use mirrors traditional syrup — drizzling over pancakes, French toast, or yogurt, or using as a low‑sugar topping at breakfast — but the product’s industrial makeup reflects modern food‑manufacturing rather than tree‑to‑table processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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

Water,, Sorbitol,, Cellulose, Gum,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Salt,, Caramel, Color,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Sucralose,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Aspartame,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This syrup is ultra‑processed: its formulation relies on polyols, multiple artificial/high‑intensity sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives and artificial flavors rather than whole foods, which fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Cary's Sugar Free Artificial Maple Flavor Syrup

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This syrup is low in calories and sugar, which can be great if you’re watching your intake. However, it’s packed with artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so if you’re looking for something more whole-food-focused, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

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