Pure Northern Ontario Birch Syrup! Harvested near Englehart.
Birch syrup is made by tapping birch trees to collect sap, which is then boiled down to create a concentrated syrup.
Birch syrup is more difficult to produce than maple syrup. It takes up to 3 times the amount of birch sap to make the same amount of birch syrup as maple syrup.
Birch syrup is a versatile sweetener and flavoring that can be used in many ways. It has a stronger, more complex flavor than maple syrup. It's often described as having a mineral-rich, caramel-like taste, with notes of molasses, balsamic vinegar, or soy. Different types of birch trees can produce slightly different flavour profiles. It has a fruity aroma .
Birch syrup is often used in cooking and as an ingredient in sauces, glazes, and dressings for pork or salmon dishes . Can be used in place of some or all of the sweetener in baked goods like gingerbread, cornbread, or cookies! Also we very much enjoy making a birch syrup, horseradish sauce mix to eat on beef steaks or roasts! Gives you a taste of wild nature!
Birch syrup has many health benefits, including-
- anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
- rich in minerals and vitamins including, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, silicon, thiamine, and zinc.
- digestive health :
- can help eliminate toxins from the body, which can contribute to a healthy digestive system.
- birch syrup is often used to restore energy after workouts.
- skin health
- contains anti-inflammatory properties.
