| There exists two types of classification
for maple syrup. The classification of the Federal Government
and that of the Provincial Government. The Quebec sugar
makers have the choice to conform to one or another of
the regulations in force.
Federal classification
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) controls
the wholesomeness and quality of Canadian maple products
and is responsible for the “Federal” classification
of maple syrup. This classification has three categories
of syrup.
The categories are :
• Canada No. 1 (extra clear, clear, medium)
• Canada No. 2 (amber)
• Canada No. 3 (dark)
Provincial classification
The Quebec Government promulgated a regulation regarding
maple products which establishes 5 classes of color
for maple syrup according to its clarity, its density
and the characteristic taste of maple, assuring that
the product respects all the standards of quality.
Source: Fédération des producteurs acéricoles
du Québec
This classification is obtained by determining the
level of transmission of light of the maple syrup. The
degree of transmission of light of the maple syrup is
obtained by means of the optic method. This analysis
technique of analysis requires a spectrophotometer.
source: Terre de chez-nous
A continuing light spectrum (white light decomposed
by a prism) fall on the mobile screen pierced with a
window which leaves only the chosen color through. The
wave of this color arrives on the body to be studied,
goes through it and ends its path on a detector which
determines the absorption value of this light by the
body.
Source : Fédération des producteurs acéricoles
du Québec, www.siropderable.ca
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