{"id":4771,"date":"2020-06-11T17:07:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T17:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=4771"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"is-maple-syrup-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Maple Syrup Vegan? What You Should Consider Before Drowning Your Pancakes In It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#What_You_Should_Consider_Before_Drowning_Your_Pancakes_In_Maple_Syrup\" >What You Should Consider Before Drowning Your Pancakes In Maple Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#What_Is_A_Vegan_Diet\" >What Is A Vegan Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#Benefits_Of_Maple_Syrup\" >Benefits Of Maple Syrup:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\" >Is Maple Syrup Vegan?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#Why_Is_Maple_Syrup_Not_Vegan\" >Why Is Maple Syrup Not Vegan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Consider_Before_Drowning_Your_Pancakes_In_Maple_Syrup\"><\/span>What You Should Consider Before Drowning Your Pancakes In Maple Syrup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan Diet <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has become a buzzword in the internet debates online. This diet is unique in a sense that it proclaims itself as ethical in the first place. Indeed, people properly following this diet gets a number of health benefits, yet the concern about the exploitation of animals remains the primary reason for becoming vegan. However, the specific restriction the Vegan Diet places on your menu makes a lot of products problematic, and sometimes determining whether some product is vegan or not becomes a tricky question. This is exactly the case of maple syrup. Is maple syrup vegan? Follow this article to sort it all out.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is A Vegan Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veganism is a lifestyle. People becoming vegan try their best in order not to harm any living creature. That\u2019s why they not only refuse eating meat and fish, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also avoid the consumption of any animal-based product. According to vegans, the production of animal-based foods is inherently cruel and exploitative towards animals. That\u2019s why even products containing a small amount of milk or butter are considered non-vegan, which significantly restricts your diet. However, with the right approach, veganism can be a totally healthy dietary plan, you just need to know how to substitute nutrients from foods banned on this diet with plant-based alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33001 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is maple syrup vegan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a short list of products allowed on the Vegan diet. Out of this, actually quite extensive list, you can make an individual vegan diet plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16873779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23695207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26853923\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All kinds of fruits and vegetables;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a group of nuts and seeds (walnuts, cedar, chestnut, cashew, almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamias, pistachios and, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-water-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coconut<\/a>);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the whole variety of cereals and grains; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legumes (peas, beans, beans, lentils of almost 10 varieties and colors: red, yellow, green, chickpeas, mung bean, soy).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some products may become a tangled issue for vegans. Maple syrup is ostensibly a strictly vegan product \u2013 it is extracted exclusively from trees, after all. Yet, due to the peculiarities of the process of production, the one you buy might be a no-go, and you wouldn\u2019t know it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33137 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694-1024x576.png\" alt=\"is maple syrup vegan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Maple_Syrup\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Maple Syrup:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple syrup is made from maple tree sap that\u2019s been boiled down to reduce the water content and concentrate the sugars. Those sugars caramelize, resulting in maple syrup&#8217;s characteristic rich color and flavor. While natural maple syrup is considered healthier than refined sugar, you should consume it in moderation, as with any sweetener, and it should be considered a replacement of sugar, not an add-on to your diet. As such, maple syrup has the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high in riboflavin, which aids in metabolic processes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a slightly lower glycemic index than table sugar, which means that it may raise blood sugar more slowly than table sugar;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a source of some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-vitamins-break-a-fast\/\">minerals<\/a>;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contains antioxidants that have protective value and can help the body fight against cancer and diabetes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high in manganese, which aids in brain function;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high in zinc, which helps support the immune system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-982\/zinc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">); and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contains potassium which aids in reduction of hypertension and chances of stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks totally fine for vegans, right? &#8211; Not exactly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-smoothies-for-weight-loss\/\">Vegan Smoothies For Weight Loss: That\u2019ll Kick Your Metabolism Into Turbo Mode<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30184 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"is maple syrup vegan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\"><\/span><b>Is Maple Syrup Vegan?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One problem originates in how the final product is made. After the sap is collected, it\u2019s taken to the sugarhouse to be boiled down;\u00a0 this process evaporates the water and caramelizes the sugar, leaving the mixture nice and thick. However, it makes a lot of foam in the syrup; so many brands use one non-vegan product to reduce the foam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put it bluntly, animal fat is used in the production of maple syrup to defoam the product after it has been boiled. What\u2019s worse is that animal fat isn\u2019t even listed in the ingredient list on product labels, so people could live through their lives with pancakes without realizing they\u2019re actually eating lard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Maple_Syrup_Vegan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"is maple syrup vegan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/28.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Maple_Syrup_Not_Vegan\"><\/span>Why Is Maple Syrup Not Vegan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason maple syrup wouldn\u2019t reasonably be vegan is because it contains added honey in it, or because it contains milk-derived \u201cbutter flavor\u201d. Some that include \u201cbutter\u201d in their name are vegan-friendly still, but others apparently aren\u2019t, so if the one you\u2019re looking at isn&#8217;t listed above but says \u201cbutter\u201d it would be better to skip it, and buy a different one. If it says \u201choney\u201d you should definitely give it a pass, as those seem to always include real honey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to understand whether your particular maple syrup is vegan? For the most part, look at the labels. If your syrup isn\u2019t labeled as certified organic, kosher, or vegan, you can always do a bit of research. Write an email to the specific maple syrup company or contact them on Facebook to find out whether they use animal products in the production of their syrup at any stage of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum it up, maple syrup is a good substitute of sugar for vegans. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16873779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Improves Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Randomized Clinical Trial in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2006, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23695207\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of a Plant-Based Nutrition Program to Reduce Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk in the Corporate Setting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The GEICO Study (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26853923\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian, Vegan Diets and Multiple Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-982\/zinc\">Zinc<\/a> (n.d., webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Should Consider Before Drowning Your Pancakes In Maple Syrup The Vegan Diet has become a buzzword in the internet debates online. 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