Former system grades

Former system maple syrup classification

#1 Extra Light

  • Light transmission in %: 75 and more
  • Flavour: Subtle taste
  • Colour: Golden
  • Equivalence in US: US Grade A Light Amber

#1 Light

  • Light transmission in %: 60.5 - 74
  • Flavour: Sweet and delicate taste
  • Colour: Golden
  • Equivalence in US: US Grade A Medium Amber

#1 Medium

  • Light transmission in %: 44 - 60,4
  • Flavour: Typical maple taste
  • Colour: Amber
  • Equivalence in US: US Grade A Dark Amber

#2 Ambré

  • Light transmission in %: 27 - 43,9
  • Flavour: Pronounced maple taste
  • Colour: Dark
  • Equivalence in US: US Grade B

#3 Dark

  • Light transmission in %: 26.9 and less
  • Flavour: Full-flavoured, slightly caramelized taste
  • Colour: Very dark
  • Equivalence in US: US Grade B