Organic Maple Cooperative
919 Front Street
Cashton, WI 54619
tel 1.800.760.1449
fax 1.800.865.4602
Isn't All Maple Syrup Organic?
No, not all maple syrup is organic!
There is a difference between organic maple syrup and non-organic maple syrup. For years health conscious consumers have seen the word “Pure” associated with maple syrup and assumed the best.Many conventional maple farmers can practice organic stewardship but Organic certification guarantees the following:
• No pesticides or chemicals were used to manage this forest.Like any crop, a forest can beand is sprayed for insect problems or have unwanted trees that can be and are killed by chemicals. The same organic standards for field crops apply to maple forest i.e. buffer zones, runoff, no fertilizers etc.. Organic certification assures no pesticides/chemicals were used.
• No formaldehyde has been used in treetapping. Recent articles in the maple press indicate widespread use of this chemical in tree tapping even though it is illegal. Organic standards do not allow the use of formaldehyde.
• A healthy forest. Organic standards limit the number of taps in maple trees. This practice sustains the health of the tree. Conventional methods can use as many taps as desired.Organic certification guarantees a wholistic approach to maple production.
