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Maple trees, the only source of the syrup, are found in some states in Canada - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec, as well as in the states of Vermont and New York in the United States. The process of extracting maple syrup is a centuries-old tradition in North America, where the Indians used it for both food and medicine. With their tomahawks, they made holes in the wood and collected the syrup in special containers. Nowadays, much newer and more precise technologies are used to extract the valuable syrup. A small hole is drilled in the wood, allowing the sap to flow freely.
Maple syrup contains fewer calories and has a higher concentration of minerals than honey. It can be found at any time of the year! It is one of the food wonders of the world. This sticky, amber-colored syrup with a sweet taste comes from the juice of black or red maple wood. The juice is clean, almost tasteless and very low in sugar during this first process. It is then cooked to gain greater density, taste and color. The sugar content in it is about 60%.
Maple syrup has many reasons to be considered a very good healthy product. It is a great source of manganese and zinc. Manganese is an indispensable cofactor in a number of enzymes to maintain energy productivity and antioxidant effect. It is in our cells, where mitochondria are the main producer of energy, that one of these enzymes works, for which manganese is the main fuel - we can get 22% of our daily needs from maple syrup. It increases heart health. Zinc, in addition to being an antioxidant, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis. It is needed to maintain the function of endothelial cells. In this way it raises the good cholesterol and reduces the bad one!
Maple syrup plays an important role in maintaining the immune system. Many of the functions of our defense system are not in optimal shape without zinc. Especially in children, its lack reduces the number of white blood cells - T-lymphocytes, macrophages and Beta cells. Zinc restores their normal condition. Manganese is used as an immunostimulant and is involved in the production of male hormones. Maple syrup can support male reproduction. Zinc is most concentrated in the prostate - no other tissue contains more of this substance. Its low content may be a prerequisite for prostate cancer. The mineral is used for medical purposes to reduce its increased size.Maple syrup is also rich in: carbohydrates, sugars, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.