The Benefits of Maple Syrup

Contents

Our aim and objectives………………………………………………..……………3

The national symbol of Canada…………………………………………………….4

History…………………………………………………………………………..….5

The benefits of maple syrup…….………………………………………………….6

Where to use………………………………………..………………………………7

Place of manufacture……………………………….………………………………8

Technology…………………………………………………………………………9

How to choose the maple syrup………………………………………………..….10

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………..….11

List of references………………………………………………………...………..12
The Maple Syrup as the National Symbol of Canada

Aim - To consider maple syrup as the national symbol of Canada

Objectives:

●To trace the history of maple syrup

●To familiarize with characteristics of maple syrup

●To familiarize with the method of production of maple syrup

Canada is famous not only for its hockey, magnificent nature and Yonge Street, but also by the national symbol of the country, traditional Canadian maple syrup.
The maple syrup is sweet syrup from the sap of the sugar maple tree, red maple or black maple.

The National Symbol of Canada

Maple leaf over 150 years is considered to be the national symbol of Canada. The Symbol of the country is a sugar maple leaf, and not any other. It grows in the south-eastern Canada, where the first immigrants from Europe settled. They followed the Indians, and used sugar maple syrup. In the XIX century the production of maple syrup became one of the sectors of the economy and foreign trade of Canada. In Canada is held annually "Festival of maple syrup."
Maple leaf was first appeared as a symbol in Quebec in the 1830s. According to legend, the maple leaves in 1860 met the Prince of Wales Canadians - the descendants of European immigrants. Since then, it has acquired the status of a national symbol of Canada. The maple leaf is depicted on the emblem of the country and the coats of arms of Ontario and Quebec - the two largest provinces in Canada.

History

Natives of the North-eastern United States and southeastern Canada were the first to produce maple syrup and maple sugar.
According to the results of archaeologists' studies, maple syrup was made long before the discovery of America by Columbus.
Written records date back to the middle of the 18th century. They mention maples growing in Canada, whose juice was used to produce sugar.

The most advanced country in production of maple syrup is Canada. The main producer of syrup is Quebec.

Long before the discovery of America by Europeans Native Americans used the sweet, refreshing maple sap for making beverages, syrup and sugar.
Collecting maple sap is associated with many traditions. For example, in the beginning of the harvest seasons the local villages arrange Farewell of winter. This holiday is called "Cabane à sucre" in French means "Sugar hut." In the immediate vicinity of collecting maple sap residents equip temporary houses (set tents) and tables for guests, serve it with various sweets and juice. This holiday is appreciated by locals. Kids love eating sweets with maple syrup: pancakes with butter and syrup peasant, maple caramel, cooked right there, right in front of people. And adults prefer meat dishes, which are also prepared on the spot - ham with cloves baked in maple syrup, beans with ham and bacon with sweet maple sauce and, of course, rustic beer made on the basis of maple sap.

The Benefits of Maple Syrup

It’s a very useful product. Maple syrup contains calcium and potassium. This composition allows it to have beneficial effects on the human body.

Maple syrup is considered to be clean and eco-friendly product that does not contain any preservatives and chemical additives. Maple syrup is often not containing dyes, preservatives, flavors, so virtually no contraindications. Unlike conventional sugar processing which loses virtually all of its beneficial qualities, maintains maple syrup iron, calcium and potassium.

This is a very expensive product, as for the production of a liter of the syrup must be 10 liters of juice.

Where to Use

Maple syrup can be used in preparation of many dishes, from ice cream to corn bread. It is served with pancakes, muffins, waffles, ice cream and so on. E., as an ingredient used in meat and vegetable dishes, sauces, desserts, baked goods.

Date: 2016-04-22; view: 700