Maple Grove Farms Vermont Sugar Free Low Calorie Syrup

Vermont Maple Grove Farms Vermont Sugar Free Low Calorie Syrup reads like a grocery compromise: the familiar maple-bottle heritage name with a formula built for the sugar-conscious shopper. You’d find it in the breakfast aisle alongside pancake and waffle syrups, often shelved near other sugar-free or low-calorie sweeteners and pancake mixes, sometimes cross-merchandised with diet or diabetic-friendly products. It fits weekend brunches, weekday quick breakfasts, meal-prep mornings and travel-friendly packs for road trips where lighter calories are desired. The brand leans on a New England maple association — a folksy, small-farm echo — while marketing toward adults watching sugar or calories, parents seeking lower-sugar choices for kids, and people managing carbs. Label copy emphasizes “sugar-free” and “low calorie,” and lists “natural and artificial flavors,” but there’s no organic certification; the “natural” cue and vitamin fortification can create a mild health halo even though the recipe is engineered. In plain terms it’s a highly processed pantry item: water and bulking sweeteners like sorbitol, multiple high-intensity artificial sweeteners, gums, colors, acids and preservatives. Sensory-wise the syrup pours with a viscous, glossy body that’s slightly thinner than pure maple, with a pronounced maple-flavored top note and the characteristic sweetener aftertaste; caramel color deepens the appearance. Packaging is a squeezable 12 fl oz plastic bottle with a flip or pour cap, built for quick breakfast rituals—drizzling over pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal or coffee — trading traditional maple depth for convenience and a sugar-free promise.