Is Canadian Maple Syrup Really That Different From The American Kind?

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Is Canadian Maple Syrup Really That Different From The American Kind? By Kristen Pizzo Oct. 27, 2025 3:20 pm EST

Canada produces most of the world's maple syrup, so it would seem this country with the maple leaf emblem on its flag would also be home to the superior maple syrup. But is Canadian maple syrup all that different from American? The main difference between Canada's maple syrup and maple syrup from the United States is the product's grading system.

The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers alongside Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have set standards that maple syrup makers are required to meet. The Canadian maple syrup grades were once Grade A, Grade B, and Commercial Grade. Now, there is only processing grade and Grade A, which encompasses a