Description
Nova Maple Syrup is family produced in Northwest Pennsylvania, sustainably harvested from our own hardwood forests. We pride ourselves on making the best syrup possible, and are confident you’ll enjoy eating it as much as we enjoy making it! Use it on sweets, meats, and breakfast treats.
No chemical/organic herbicide/pesticides are used in the production of this syrup. The plastic jug is 100% BPA free and hot packed/sealed for safety. No artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes. Gluten and dairy free.
ABOUT GRADES
We’re often asked about the differences between maple syrup grades. In general, lighter grades are usually made earlier in the season. They have a more mellow maple flavor whereas darker syrups are usually produced later in the season from older sap and has a much stronger maple flavor. As temperatures get warmer and the sap gets older throughout the season the sugar starts to naturally break down, these new sugars caramelize quicker when heated, thats why the syrup tends to be darker and have a stronger taste. Just like white/red wine and light/dark beer, neither is better, just personal preference. That is why the industry no longer calls dark syrup Grade-B—some people thought that meant it was inferior which is definitely not the case! We do recommend dark or very dark for cooking. If you use golden/amber in recipes, other ingredients may cover up the maple taste. Our dark grade is perfect on pancakes or on anything else! All grades are 67% sugar, 33% water, and have the same thickness and sweetness. We usually use golden/amber for our candy and cream and amber for sugar. Lighter grades usually, but not always, crystalize easier and make better and more consistent confections.
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about how long is the shelf life and then how long after it’s refrigerated – and does it make a difference to the shelf life if you keep it in the freezer?
Hi Tom, maple syrup should last indefinitely when sealed in or out of the refrigerator. After being opened it should last at least a year or two in the fridge, sometimes you may get several months left out but we always recommend refrigerating it. Not exactly sure on the freezer, we’ve never tried that
I’m not an expert on all things Maple syrup…, but I do freeze syrup in a home Fridge/freezer if I am not going to use it for a while. At zero degrees(F), it of course doesn’t actually freeze it just gets real thick so you have to warm it up. I would say the only downside may be that freezing and warming might encourage some sugar crystalization, although I can’t prove that. I’ve never had syrup around longer than maybe 2 years and in all reality I can’t say that for that period of time it’s worth freezing.
Does the syrup have to be refrigerated?
Hi Peter, maple syrup should last indefinitely when sealed in or out of the refrigerator. After being opened it should last at least a year or two in the fridge, sometimes you may get several months left out but we always recommend refrigerating it as it can spoil left out once opened
What service do you use to ship?
Hi Ken, We typically use USPS when shipping but occasionally use UPS. We also sometimes use Amazon’s distribution network to drop ship our inventory if it makes sense, it’s often both faster/cheaper to have them deliver, they use various carriers. Do you require a certain service?
Thanks Jake. Yes, I live in a very rural area and USPS is the best way to get packages here.
I’m wondering if you accept EBT cards for payment? We can buy directly from the market but I’m sure it cuts into your profit.
Unfortunately we’re not setup for EBT at this time, sorry!