Nutritional, pharmacological, and sensory properties of maple syrup: A comprehensive review

Maple syrup is a naturally sweet product consumed directly or introduced in the preparation of various maple-derived food products. Several studies have described chemical isolation and identification maple compounds, with some presenting pharmacological properties. However, detailed review on nutritional properties has not been undertaken. This presents information about nutritional, organoleptic, syrup. Studies carried out animal models limited number human emphasize potential benefits as substitute for refined sugars, indicating that it could contribute to improved metabolic health when used moderation. further medical based assessments are needed better understand mechanisms action components its therapeutic demonstrate stronger justification consumption relative sugars. In addition, we compare common sweeteners provide critical perspective