Maple Syrup Classification

• #1 Extra Light :

  Light transmission in % : 75 and more
  Flavour : subtle taste
  Colour : slightly golden
  US equivalent: US Grade A Light Amber

• #1 Light :

  Light transmission in % : 60.5 - 74
  Flavour : sweet and delicate taste
  Colour : golden
  US equivalent : US Grade A Medium Amber

• #1 Medium :

  Light transmission in % : 44 - 60.4
  Flavour : typical maple taste
  Colour : amber
  US equivalent: US Grade A Dark Amber

• #2 Amber:

  Light transmission in % : 27 - 43.9
  Flavour:  pronounced maple taste
  Colour : dark
  US equivalent: US Grade B

• #3 Dark :

  Light transmission in % : 26.9 and less
  Flavour: full-flavoured, slightly caramelized taste
  Colour : very dark
  US equivalent : US Grade B