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Luxurious, pure maple syrup is a sumptuous taste treat. Once initiated to its special qualities, you will never consider using imitation-flavored sugar syrups. Maple syrup, produced by boiling sap of the sugar maple tree, is characterized by grade. Grade A Light or Fancy is pale and delicate. Grade A Medium and Dark and Grade B syrups, both excellent for baking are progressively a bit thicker, darker in color, and slightly stronger in flavor. Grade B syrup, robust in flavor, is the choice of discriminating bakers for its pronounced maple flavor.