"turning maple sugar into a symbol of American refinement and bounty at a time when sugar was fairly luxurious. As time passed and the demand increased, it became more difficult to make the real thing. Companies started cutting back on actual maple in favor of cheaper ingredients like brown sugar or corn syrup and water to make syrup. These new syrups were advertised as more delicate or refined, even though they were essentially just sugar water."
"Great Value Original Syrup is made from corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, and water. There's a tiny bit of flavor, color, and preservatives added as well. As syrup goes, it's very affordable with a 24-ounce bottle is just $2.48. For comparison, the same size bottle of Pearl Milling Company brand syrup is $3.58 and Mrs. Butterworth's is $3.28. It's easy to look at Great Value and decide it's a better choice, but taste makes the real difference."
European settlers turned maple sap into syrup and maple sugar became a symbol of refinement when sugar was scarce. Demand for sweeteners grew and producers reduced actual maple content, substituting cheaper ingredients like brown sugar, corn syrup, and water. Modern table syrups often contain little or no maple. Great Value Original Syrup contains corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, water, flavor, color, and preservatives. A 24-ounce bottle costs about $2.48, cheaper than some competitors. The syrup tastes strongly of corn syrup and lacks discernible maple flavor. The product is notably thin in consistency, producing poor mouthfeel compared with thicker brands.
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