I love syrup on my pancakes and waffles. And there is nothing better than the real thing. Maple Syrup is just special. So is it gluten free and safe for people Celiac Disease?
Let’s find out if the OG syrup is gluten free . . . Oh and don’t forget to read if regular syrup is gluten free too!
Is Maple Syrup Gluten Free?
YES
Yes! Maple Syrup is naturally gluten free. It is pretty much always safe. Unless there is some type of additive or cross-contamination risk, you can be sure that maple syrup is safe for you.
What can you eat maple syrup with? We’ll I’m glad you asked.
- Gluten Free Pancakes
- Gluten Free Waffles
- Gluten Free French Toast
- Gluten Free Oats and Oatmeal
- Bacon
- Ice Cream
- Gluten Free Biscuits
- Gluten Free Corn Bread
- Glazed Salmon or Chicken
- Popcorn
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Maple Syrup Ingredients
Maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees, primarily from sugar maples. The sap is boiled down to concentrate the sugars, resulting in pure maple syrup.
Maple Syrup Nutritional Facts
Standard nutritional facts for 1 tablespoon or a 20 gram serving of maple syrup.
Calories: 52
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2mg
Total Carbohydrates: 13.4g
Sugars: 12.1g (natural sugars)
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Sources and References:
- FoodData Central from the USDA: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/
- Quebec Maple Syrup Producers: https://maplefromcanada.ca/
Read about the history of maple syrup on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_syrup
