Organic maple sugar | granulate | 1-3 mm

What is it about / Product description

Biova organic maple sugar is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple in the forest-rich regions of Canada. The golden-yellow, coarse granules with a grain size of around 1–3 mm visually resemble cane sugar and dissolve evenly. Its aromatic character with fine caramel and liquorice notes makes it a versatile sugar specialty.

Gentle evaporation of maple syrup produces a natural, crystalline sugar without additives. The granulated structure ensures good dosing, a pleasant texture and an attractive appearance on dishes. Biova offers this organic maple sugar in bulk, ideal for professional users and demanding kitchens.

In the kitchen, organic maple sugar proves particularly versatile: it sweetens drinks, desserts and baked goods and gives them a characteristic, slightly caramel-like note. The granules are suitable for sprinkling, caramelising and flambéing and support controlled sweetness. This allows you to use organic maple sugar in a targeted way to give classic recipes a fine, natural flavour nuance.

Origin

The organic maple sugar comes from Canada, where cold winters and distinct seasons create ideal conditions for sugar maple forests. The trees grow in near-natural forest areas with a long tradition of maple syrup and maple sugar production. This origin stands for consistent quality and a characteristic aroma.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

In early spring, the sugar maple is gently tapped to obtain the xylem sap. This sap is first boiled down into maple syrup and then further evaporated until fine crystals form. These crystals are used to produce the 1–3 mm granules, which are filled as bulk goods for Biova.

Special features

Organic maple sugar is a rare specialty, as a single tree yields only limited amounts of sugar. The yellow colour and the coarse, granulated structure clearly distinguish it from white household sugar. In its granulated / crushed / coarse form, it offers controllable sweetness and an appealing appearance.

Differences in origin and processing

Canadian maple sugar benefits from many years of experience in the cultivation and processing of sugar maple. The traditional production via maple syrup and the careful crystallisation shape the typical caramel-like aroma. Differences from other sugars arise mainly from the tree species, the climate and the artisanal evaporation technique.

Taste & aroma

In terms of taste, organic maple sugar is harmoniously sweet with pronounced caramel and light liquorice notes. The aroma is full-bodied without being overpowering and suits both mild and robust dishes. The scent is reminiscent of warm maple syrup and freshly melted caramelised sugar.

Possible applications

• For sweetening and refining crêpes, waffles and pancakes
• For pastries, cakes, cookies and muffins with a fine caramel note
• For rounding off tea, coffee, desserts and flambéed dishes

Product specification

• Country of origin: Canada
• Grain size: Granules, approx. 1–3 mm, granulated / coarse
• Colour: Yellow
• Product type: Food / spice, bulk goods
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per kg unit