Comments on: What’s That Smell? Wait, What’s That Flavor? A Maple Syrup Taste Test – Fake vs. Real.

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:35:30 +0000

[...] I still remember drooling over our friend Heather’s version almost a year ago. After our fun maple syrup taste-test, we figured it was the perfect time to make something we had wanted to make for a long time. This [...]

By: Miriam/The winter guest

Miriam/The winter guest — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:40:36 +0000

Very interesting post! I love maple syrup, though it’s not something you can find everywhere in Spain. I have it almost everyday for breakfast with my fresh cheese, lovely. I once bought a bottle of Log Cabin and I haven’t even used it, because as soon as I tried I discovered it was a fake. For me it’s not a matter of taste or genuineness, the thing is that the ingredients in fake maple syrup are far less healthy than the ones in the real thing.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:35:52 +0000

I loved your little test. Had a good laugh on an otherwise crabby, rainy Monday.

By: mel harjono

mel harjono — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:10:22 +0000

i think the worst fake maple syrup is the kraft pancake syrup… usually served at diners. i can tolerate aunt jemima or IHOP’s, but that kraft thing is pretty gross.

By: Lori Lynn

Lori Lynn — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:46:06 +0000

That was fun.
I am sure I could tell Mrs. Butterworth’s, in fact I think I can still taste it after all these years.
LL

By: admin

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:27:29 +0000

It’s great, right!? If you keep posted here you’ll see the delicious thing we made w/ our syrup. A sweet and savory favorite!!

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:07:42 +0000

Talk about a sugar high! Now what’s on the menu for the maple syrup winner? We won a batch of NY maple syrup, and it’s been useful in a lot of recipes lately.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:20:05 +0000

I remember that episode of 30 Rock (”does anyone smell waffles?”). I’m glad you didn’t include a spoonful of northrax in your tasting.

I prefer the real stuff too, though I do have a white trash soft spot for “butter-flavored” syrup. I grew up generic.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:55:38 +0000

I was lucky enough to grow up with Grandparents who had a weekend place in Vermont. My Grandfather made pancakes from scratch and bought syrup from the guy down the road. I’m with Zen. Keep it real- especially since in the Northeast, syrup and honey are the two local sweeteners.

It’s really funny that you did this. Ruth Reichl would approve… or would she?

By: zenchef

zenchef — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:25 +0000

Is there such thing as 0% maple syrup content. Whyyyy?
Anyway you guys are too funny. Love the blind test. “Powerful nose”. hahaha

That story about the food factory in Jersey is scary. eeckk! Yes, you love Jersey.