Capilano Labonté


MAPLE SYRUP Capilano Labonté Maple Syrup is collected from the maple trees of the pristine maple forests located in Quebec, Canada. This region is well renowned for it’s maple forests and accounts for over 80% of the world production of maple syrup. The sugar, red and silver maple tree varieties give the maple syrup its unique flavour and ensures the syrup meets the strict quality control standards of Siropro, a program developed by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers. Capilano Labonté Maple Syrup is collected using a tubing system and is processed using reverse osmosis. Our syrup is certified by Siropro and subject to random sampling by the Federation who monitors the quality of the syrup, Capilano Labonté Inc is proud to be a member the Siropro certified program. Capilano Labonté Maple Syrup is available in the following: RETAIL • 250 ml Glass Canada No 2 Grade Amber • 375 ml Glass Canada No 1 Grade Light • 540 ml Cans Canada No 1 Grade Light & Grade Medium other grades available on request. BULK 2 litres jugs, 4 litres jugs & 20 litres pails – Available in Canada No 1 Grade Medium & Canada No 2 Grade Amber ECC NET All our Maple Syrup retail and bulk products are ECC net registered. QUALITY ASSURANCE - SIROPRO The SIROPRO Certified Program developed by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers is a system for controlling and managing the quality of maple syrup sold on retail markets. The purpose of the Federation’s Certification Program is to offer maple syrup producers, packers and buyer-processors greater visibility through use of a credible certification mark, backed by an inspection and grading service for maple syrup sold. Refrigerate after opening. Specifications and Applications Specifications DESCRIPTION Maple syrup is produced exclusively by concentrating and evaporating maple sap. While water and sucrose are its main ingredients, maple sap also contains organic acids, minerals, amino acids, vitamins, phenolic compounds and flavonoxis. Concentrating the sap produces a natural, authentic and energetic food product. Maple syrup shall contain no contaminants whatsoever, in particular, no additives or preservatives and shall be free from fermentation. APPEARANCE Viscous liquid, clear to slightly turbid. Free from sediment. ODOUR Pleasant, characteristic aroma. Free from foreign odours. FLAVOUR Pleasant, characteristic, sweet flavour. Will vary according to tree variety. Free from objectionable or foreign flavours. COLOUR Maple Syrup shall comply with the following colour classes and requirements: Colour Class Percentage of Light Transmission Extra light Not less than 75.0% Light Less than 75.0% but not less than 60.5% Medium Less than 60.5% but not less than 44.0% Amber Less than 44.0% but not less than 27.0% Dark Less than 27.0% COMPOSITION (Typical composition of Maple Syrup per 100 grams) Saccharose 61.5 g Glucose 1.46 g Fructose 1.46 Oligo-saccharine 0.32 g Protein compounds 0.20 g Phonetic compounds 20 mg Malic acid 100 mg Thiamine 0.19 mg Riboflavin 0.08 mg Niacin 0.10 mg Minerals Potassium 300 mg Calcium 150 mg Sodium 10 mg Phosphorus 8 mg Iron 1.2 mg NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (sample only) Quantity per 50ml serving Energy 167 cal/ 699kJ Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Carbohydrates (Sugars) 43 g Sodium 7 mg Potassium 117 mg KOSHER CERTIFIED Montreal Kashrut certifies Capilano Labonté Inc STORAGE It is important to maintain the quality and grade of Maple syrup. Capilano Labonté recommend that Maple syrup be stored at constant 20 degrees Celsius or less and stock rotation is implemented at warehouse and store level. Refrigerate after opening. FURTHER INFORMATION www.maple-erable.qc.ca Capilano Labonté Inc. 530, rang Nault Victoriaville, Quebec G6P 7R5 Telephone: (819) 758 3877 Facsimile: (819) 758 9386 Website: www.capilanolabonte.com DISCLAIMER The above information and specifications within this brochure are true and correct at time of printing. Capilano Labonté Inc reserves the right to make modifications without prior notification, and accepts no responsibility for errors and/or omissions within this brochure.