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Maple syrup: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare 100% pure, organic, infused and barrel-aged maple syrups by grade and ingredient list, and learn how pure maple differs from pancake syrup.
The short answer
Our picks for maple syrup
WinnersButternut Mountain Farm Organic Grade A Amber Pure Maple Syrup, Tierra Farm Organic Pure Maple Syrup, and Runamok Maple Sugarmaker’s Cut: Organic Vermont Maple Syrup each score 100/100. They tie, so choose on the exact flavor or format you want.
Runners-upRunamok Maple Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup (71), Runamok Maple Cocoa Bean Infused Maple Syrup (71), and Runamok Maple Hot + Spicy Maple Syrup (Smoked Chili Pepper Infused) (71).
Clear noNone. Nothing scored here lists any of the nine groups we check, so there’s no additive to rule out. We also can’t vouch for the 7 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 16 of 23 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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Find the ingredients that matter to you.
“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients PURE ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Grade A Amber Pure Maple Syrup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Pure Vermont organic maple syrup., View full details Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Sugarmaker's Cut: Organic Vermont Maple Syrup - 750ml”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pure Grade A Maple Syrup. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic <br> Pure Maple Syrup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup aged in apple brandy barrels., View full details Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup aged in rum barrels, organic maple syrup, organic dried banana. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup, organic blueberry juice concentrate, organic lemon extract Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup infused with organic cocoa nibs., View full details Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup infused with Merquén (contains smoked chili, dehydrated coriander seeds and cumin), sea salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup infused with organic cocoa nibs, organic peppermint extract. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup, organic pineapple juice concentrate, organic cherry juice concentrate, smoked with pecan wood maple syrup, organic vanilla bean, organic pineapple extract, sea salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Pure Vermont maple syrup, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup, sea salt, natural caramel flavor, pure vanilla extract. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup smoked with pecan wood., View full details, Recipes, Cube McGee, VIEW RECIPE, EAT, Sweet Potato Lentil Salad, VIEW RECIPE, EAT, The Vermont Breakfast Sandwich, VIEW RECIPE Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Pure Vermont maple syrup., View full details Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients organic maple syrup, organic cherry juice concentrate Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup, organic vanilla beans. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic maple syrup aged in WhistlePig® Rye Whiskey Barrels., View full details Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 1 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “8 oz Glass, Organic Grade A Amber Rich Maple Syrup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| Not scored | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 0 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Unknown Label needs review — · US Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Honey & sweeteners
Choosing maple syrup: what to check before you buy
Choose pure maple syrup or a flavored syrup according to the taste and recipe you want. Read the complete list to distinguish maple syrup from pancake syrup and from maple blends with added flavors.
Color and grade help describe the syrup style rather than proving a healthier product. Compare bottle amounts using the same unit and check refrigeration instructions after opening; maple syrup still contributes sugar.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 23 products from 4 brands on the maple syrup shelf. 16 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (70%), which is what lets us score them. The other 7 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 16 scored labels, 16 (100%) list none of the nine additive groups we check, so on additives alone the whole scored shelf is clear. 3 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 71 to 100, and the typical label lists 2 ingredients.
What to compare
- Maple or pancake syrup
- Read the exact ingredients rather than relying on a maple flavor description.
- Color and style
- Choose the grade or flavor style you prefer without treating it as a health ranking.
- Flavor additions
- Check infusions, extracts and other sweeteners.
- Amount and storage
- Use the same volume or weight for price comparisons and follow directions after opening.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring maple syrup products on current labels. Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Butternut Mountain Farm Organic Grade A Amber Pure Maple Syrup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “PURE ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceTierra Farm Organic Pure Maple Syrup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pure Grade A Maple Syrup.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceRunamok Maple Sugarmaker’s Cut: Organic Vermont Maple Syrup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Pure Vermont organic maple syrup., View full details”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceRunamok Maple Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Organic maple syrup aged in apple brandy barrels., View full details”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceRunamok Maple Cocoa Bean Infused Maple Syrup 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Organic maple syrup infused with organic cocoa nibs., View full details”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceRunamok Maple Hot + Spicy Maple Syrup (Smoked Chili Pepper Infused) 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “Organic maple syrup infused with Merquén (contains smoked chili, dehydrated coriander seeds and cumin), sea salt.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
No scored label lists any of the nine groups, so there is no additive to rule out.
The 7 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- 21 CFR 168.140: Maple sirup Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars American Heart Association
- Added sugar in the diet Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →
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